Young people with designs on success will find out if their model homes are to the taste of visitors at today's Bolton Food and Drink Festival. Primary school children across Bolton were challenged to build model houses using recycled food and drink packaging. The creative and eco-friendly designs showcase the students' innovative approach to sustainability.
Festival-goers will have the chance to view these inspiring creations throughout the event. The competition not only encourages environmental awareness among young learners but also highlights the community's commitment to sustainable practices. Pupils aged four to 11 have been encouraged to use their imagination to create sustainable models in seven local primary schools.
Mytham Primary School , Bolton Parish CE, St Teresa's RC , Pikes Lane, Devonshire Road, Moorgate, and Haslam Park are taking part. The competition has sparked engaging discussions about sustainability in classrooms, becoming a valuable hands-on learning experience for students across these schools. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite design at the festival, created by Bolton’s youngest residents, with the winning school receiving a substantial £5,000 towards their School Improvement Plan (SIP).
The designs will be displayed at the Watson stand during the Festival. Rob Watson, director at Watson , said: “Our School Sustainability Competition, along with our presence at the festival, underscores our key values of .