Impressed by recycling

Recycler of the Year judges were "very impressed" with the many different recycling activities Pretty Beach Public School conducts, according to school principal Ms Vicki Redrup.

The school came second in the Recycler of the Year awards announced earlier this month.

"For a small school, Pretty Beach Public, can sure pack a punch when it comes to making an impact on the environment," Ms Redrup said.

"The school may only have 162 students but it still managed to take out second place in the Gosford Council Recycler of The Year Awards announced earlier this month.

"The school, nestled in the pristine surroundings between the bush and bay on the Killcare peninsula, has been living up to its reputation as a green school for quite some time."

Ms Redrup said the school deserved the award in recognition of its significant contribution to looking after the local environment.

"The judges were extremely impressed with the many different recycling activities we do at our school," said Ms Redrup.

"They were amazed that every class had their own worm farm and food scraps were collected at recess and lunch to feed the worms.

"The school also has environment ministers as part its parliament.

"The judges commended the school for recycling corks, ink cartridges, computers and other electrical appliances.

"The school also received recommendations for its innovative 'No Waste Tuesday', when children are encouraged to keep lunch wrappings to a minimum, as well as, efforts to reduce waste in the school canteen by using reusable containers."

Ms Redrup said the children were absolutely thrilled with the prizes they had won.

"Not only have we won a new worm farm, but we've received tickets to The Australian Reptile Park for every child in the school," Ms Redrup said.

Press release, November 22 Vicki Redrup, Pretty Beach Public School