SIXTH FORM STUDENTS DELIVER POWERFUL ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGE TO THEIR PEERS.
Two of the leading students in Richmond School’s Eco Club, Hannah Slater and Cameron Smith, recently delivered an assembly with a powerful and relevant message to their Sixth Form College peers. Miss Spittlehouse, geography teacher and leader of the Eco Club, explains:
“In a recent assembly, two of our wonderful sixth form students took to the stage to share insights on ‘Rivers and Ecosystems’ in our local area, Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Their presentation skillfully balanced facts with a practical outlook, shedding light on the local flora and fauna while addressing the issue of river pollution, specifically sewage in our waters.
The assembly wasn’t just informative; it was a reminder of the real challenges our environment faces. Hannah and Cameron chose the topic themselves, crafted the assembly from start to finish and reached out to the Local Authority, Yorkshire Dales River Trust and Save Our Swale Action Group to ensure the assembly was factual and included action taking place in the local community. Hannah and Cameron are active leaders of the Eco Club and undoubtedly showcased not only their academic prowess but also their ability to ignite a collective curiosity about the world around us. The assembly was not just a presentation; it was a celebration of our local environment and a call to action for everyone to become stewards of our precious rivers and ecosystems. A huge well done to both students for their fantastic assembly, but also for their bravery in public speaking.”
After the assembly Hannah said: “It is nerve-wracking to stand in front of many young adults and express your views on any topic, and I am proud of Cameron and me for facing that fear. It cannot be understated the need for people to stay informed about what is occurring in our local community, especially with our beautiful river. I’m very grateful to have been given the opportunity to help change the future of our river for the better.”
Cameron added: “It is important that we continue to educate our peers on the destruction of our local environment and to encourage them to take action.”
If you would like to see Hannah and Cameron’s brilliant presentation that accompanied their assembly, then click on this link:
We look forward to catching up with Cameron, Hannah and the Eco Club next year to find out more about the environmental action they have planned, and the important message they continue to communicate within the school community and beyond.