Year 6 environmental warriors get Sir David Attenborough's approval

A group of young environmental crusaders have taken their campaign to key figures, including Sir David Attenborough, who has delighted them by writing back.

The Year 6 pupils at Clare Community Primary School have been raising awareness of environmental issues, which have garnered responses from a number of top names, including Sir David.

Y6 pupils from Clare wrote to David Attenborough for help with their geography project
As part of their Geography syllabus, the pupils examined the ever-escalating impact of plastic and river pollution and climate change.

They have written to their local MP James Cartlidge, the Secretary of State for Environment, as well as the Prime Minister and Sir David, seeking their guidance.

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Encouraged by the broadcasting legend's declarations on climate change and plastic pollution, the pupils broadened their campaign to address the climate crisis and the UK's commitment to Net Zero.

Their letters asked for solutions on the environmental damage caused by non-recycled plastic waste.

They also wrote letters to the CEOs of Ofwat, Thames Water and Anglian Water with concerns about raw sewage in our rivers and waterways.

The children have now produced a total of 19 letters and more than 30 pieces of work.

They began receiving replies within days, from, among others, Number 10 Downing Street on behalf of the Prime Minister, who sent three replies, addressing each of the issues the children raised.

They also heard back from Thames Water, Anglian Water and The Environment Agency.

However, said their teacher Rob Davies, "the most meaningful reply was from the legendary Sir David, who, at the grand age of 98, hand-wrote a two-page letter of congratulations and thanks for all of our hard work in trying to protect our environment."

He said: "Every one of the children in my class has been involved in this project, and it is a measure of the pride they have taken in their work, that I have been able to use finished pieces by nearly all of them."

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Rob said he hoped the children's work would have a lasting impact.

"This truly shows the children that they really do have a voice and can make a genuine difference to the issues they care about," he added.