By Bella, Daisy and Eva, Year 6
Plastic, invented in 1907, was thought to be the solution to everything, but is it the solution or is it just pollution? Pupils and staff at Frodsham CE Primary School have been trying to answer this question.
Plastic, invented in 1907, was thought to be the solution to everything, but is it the solution or is it just pollution? Pupils and staff at Frodsham CE Primary School have been trying to answer this question. After half term, we were shocked to find our playground engulfed in plastic. We realised it was part of a project to teach us about ocean pollution. On 4th of June, the whole school visited Blue Planet Aquarium. Some of our favourite parts were travelling through the glass tunnel and seeing the beautiful fish; but we also learned about how plastic pollution affects sharks.
We started a whole school project: Plastic Pollution. We share our concerns with our link school on the Soloman Islands. Mrs Kirby, Headteacher said, “We want our children to go out and make a real difference in the world. Many are already passionate about protecting the environment. Through our project on plastic pollution and the damage to the oceans, we hope they will think carefully about their choices but will also persuade others to reduce, reuse and recycle.”
Each class is focused on a specific marine animal; Year 6 are learning about manta rays. They consume microplastics (bio-persistent particles that come from larger pieces of plastic) and are in danger. Fish cannot adapt to eating microplastic. A year 6 pupil said, “Plastic pollution is affecting our area. Animals are eating microplastics every day and it makes me upset.” Humans also consume 50,000 microplastic particles each year. An Art Exhibition was staged for public viewing on 1st and 2nd of July.