Pupils at a Derry school were crowned “water champions” when NI Water’s Education Team paid a visit to teach them all about water conservation.
Although our planet is covered in water, only one per cent of it is actually drinkable.
The children at the Model Primary School (pictured) on Northland Road heard first hand why water is such a precious resource, and through a series of games and activities, discovered just how water wise they are.
At the end of the session, pupils completed a water drop pledge naming one way they promise to save water.
NI Water’s Environmental Education Manager, Jane Jackson said: “We had lots of fun teaching the children about water and how they can help to conserve this precious resource.
“The classroom visits are really popular with schools and last year we spoke to thousands of pupils about the importance of drinking water, conserving water and what not to flush down the loo.
“We are delighted with the positive feedback we have received from schools who have participated in our H20 programme. It’s a fantastic way for us to work within the local community and educate future generations of water users.”
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