Schools recycling learning activity returns
The Glass Guardians educational programme has returned for a third year, giving UK parents direct access for the first time. A new version of the nationwide curriculum-linked activity programme that last year saw over 150,000 primary school children and 1000 schools take part, has been launched by British Glass and the National Schools Partnership in order to help parents who are home schooling their children.
Glass Guardians, which educates children about the 100% recyclability and sustainable benefits of glass packaging, will have a superhero theme this year.
It will again include a competition element to encourage five-eleven year old pupils to get creative as they learn about the importance of glass recycling.
To enter the competition, pupils are invited to create their own Glass Guardian recycling superhero. There is a main prize of £500 worth of Amazon vouchers for the winning school, plus £50 of vouchers of their choice for the winning pupil.
In addition, all pupils who enter the competition will have the chance to win a monthly prize of Waterstones vouchers throughout the Spring and Summer terms, before the competition’s deadline on 9 October.
Usually delivered by teachers in the classroom, this year in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the programme has been adapted so it can be supplied by teachers for parents to deliver the resources at home. Parents can also access the activity sheets independently via the National Schools Partnership.
