Thame students help plan for greener living

IF you could plan for a cleaner, greener community, what changes would you make? Students at Lord Williams’s School in Thame had just that opportunity this week when they worked with over 30 members of RSA Thame Group and other local community representatives to design a green living plan for their area.

Working in small groups, Year 8 students assessed their own local communities in terms of four environmental factors:

*Reducing air pollution
*Amount and quality of green space
*Safe access routes through the community for people and wildlife
*The problem of waste and opportunities for recycling

Tutors noted how the students engaged in the learning and the practical nature of the activities. One student commented: “It’s been fun to do the project with my friends, as well as learning about the threats to the environment such as pollution.”

Towards the end of 2018, Thame residents were consulted on the draft Green Living Plan produced by the RSA Thame Group on behalf of Thame Town Council. The plan will be closely linked with the Thame Neighbourhood Plan to ensure that development is sympathetic to our environment and conducive to a healthy town and community. Charles Boundy spoke on behalf of the RSA Thame group:

“I’m delighted to have had the chance to introduce the Green Living Plan for Thame to the students at Lord Williams’s School. The RSA Thame Group is looking forward to reviewing the ideas of the Year eight groups in developing specific proposals for us to take forward.  As Thame and its surrounding communities continue to expand, the chosen school focus areas of clean air, green spaces, safe routes and a better approach to waste have never been more important – for all of us and especially the students who are our future.” 
 
For those interested in learning more, visit: https://www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/thame-town-council/green-living-plan/