Felixstowe school pupils’ climate change artwork unveiled

Eco-conscious school pupils have said “the time for talking is over” as they have unveiled a striking new mural to encourage people to protect the planet.

Children at Colneis Junior School in Suffolk have sent a strong message to both pupils and parents in the form of a new artwork called Help the Earth – There Is No Planet B.

The idea came from the Felixstowe school’s Eco Warriors, who champion environmental issues through the school’s Eco Council, as well as art students.

The artwork in the school’s playground features 13 swifts, flowers, insects and eco-friendly messages, as well as animals trapped in plastic and sewage.

Mark Girling, head teacher of the Federation of Fairfield and Colneis, said: “I am incredibly proud of the children’s efforts… thank you to Year 6 teacher Rebecca Wyard for her enthusiasm and commitment.

“We are forever grateful for the immense time, effort and talent that Simon Loxley has given us to bring this vision to reality.”

The artwork was officially unveiled during a special event which saw children give passionate and inspirational speeches about our responsibility to look after the planet.

Pupils addressed the whole school, as well as parents and guests, reaffirming the crucial steps that need to be taken to “achieve a world worth living in”.

Year 6 pupil-turned-eco campaigner Ava concluded the presentation by saying: “The time for talking about change is over; the time for action is now.”