Children speak up on environmental matters
by Hammersmith and Fulham Press Office
27/11/2008
Children from ten borough primary schools had their say on issues ranging from climate change and recycling to exercise and healthy eating when they took over the council chamber for the eighth children’s parliament on the environment.
Approximately 100 year six children (10 – 11 years) took part in the event on Wednesday November 26. The session saw two elected speakers from each school make presentations on their chosen topics, covering environmental, school and local issues.
The children researched their topics with the help of Hammersmith & Fulham Urban Studies Centre, which arranged for pupils to meet relevant council officers, residents and community groups as well as environmental organisations.
Cllr Antony Lillis, cabinet member for community and children’s services, who chaired the Parliament said: “This was an excellent event and it was wonderful to hear what the pupils had to say on these very important topics. The youngsters always impress me with their intelligence and well thought-out arguments and this year was no exception. There are opportunities for the Council to pick up on some of the suggestions made today to improve the lives of all residents.”
Schools taking part were Addison Primary, All Saints Primary, Good Shepherd Primary, Larmenier and Sacred Heart RC Primary, Melcombe Primary, Old Oak Primary, Pope John RC Primary, St Johns CE Walham Green Primary, St. Peters CE Primary and Sir John Lillie.
