As schools return tomorrow following the Easter half term, Beach Buddies is reflecting on a busy and inspiring few weeks working with young people across the Island.
Working with schools remains central to our mission and over the previous school half term we’ve engaged hundreds of students through presentations and clean-up activities.
Year 6 pupils from Manor Park School in Douglas took part in a presentation followed by community and beach cleans at Port Grenaugh, with 48 volunteers involved including 35 first-timers. Marown School’s Year 3 and Reception classes carried out a clean-up around Peel with 54 volunteers, 23 of them new. St John’s Primary School hosted a whole school presentation and community clean involving 90 volunteers.
We also delivered assemblies at Michael School and Scoill yn Jubilee and worked with multiple year groups at Peel Clothworkers School, from a school grounds clean to a beach clean at Fenella.
In addition, we delivered a litter picking kit and hosted an assembly for 120 students at Victory Road Primary School on 25th February and organised a beach clean with 18 home educated students.
It’s encouraging to see such strong enthusiasm with many young people taking part in their first clean-up.
As we head into the final term, we’re inviting more schools to get involved with limited availability remaining before the end of the school year.
One of our most exciting projects is working with schools to inspire a generation of eco-warriors. Our aim is to support every school with events, education and activities.
Through sponsorship we aim to leave each with a litter picking kit so they can continue the work long into the future. Please do get in touch if you are interested in Beach Buddies coming to your school or sponsoring the education programme.
