A Droitwich school has highlighted the importance of 'saving the world' during a recent arts week.

During the week, Chawson First School pupils learned about deforestation, plastic pollution, littering, recycling, and their impact on the polar regions.

Collaborations with Tribe Theatre, artist Oliver Rose, Severn Arts, and Entw9 dance ensured a variety of learning experiences for the young learners, with students engaging in drama, music and dance workshops throughout the week.

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In the sessions, pupils created art from fabrics that were destined to go to landfill sites, made musical pieces, and choreographed dance routines.

Year 4 made an octopus with recyclables from home, Year 3 represented deforestation with a tree, and Year 2 and Year 1 made a bear and a turtle made from recycled bottles and a jellyfish, respectively.

Art subject lead at the school, Olivia Howse, said: "Arts week was a great success and was thoroughly enjoyed by both staff and children.

"It was a great opportunity to foster a passion for the arts and saving the environment.

"The children walked away from the week with new skills, interests and knowledge about how humans impact on the planet."

The week is in line with the Worcestershire County Council's aim of encouraging residents to use less raw materials, saving energy and lowering carbon emissions to fulfil its ambition of becoming a Net Zero Council by 2050.

Councillor Richard Morris, the council's cabinet member for the environment, said: "This is a fantastic initiative from Chawson First School, helping children to learn more about the environment in an enjoyable and engaging way.

"I hope the children gained a huge amount from this and can help spread the message about how important it is to protect our environment for the future."

More information and details about the week can be found on the Chawson First School Facebook page.