Pupils at Trinity School took part in a plastic pollution awareness-raising event on Monday as they filled their pool with single use plastic.

The event aimed to raise awareness of the plight of our oceans as a result of plastic pollution and emphasise to pupils the importance of correct recycling.

The pool was filled with plastic which pupils then attempted to swim through, which highlights the potential reality future generations will face when swimming in our seas and what is currently a reality in some parts of the world.

Lawrence Coen, headmaster at Trinity School, said: ‘It is absolutely crucial that we recognise the importance of raising awareness of plastic pollution both in our school and in the wider community.

‘This small scale event highlights the frightening reality that our young people could face when enjoying our natural surroundings in years to come. I am proud that this year our pupils have approached work focused on this topic with maturity, passion and respect.’

This follows on from a whole school focus in many different departments this year, including a Plastic Pollution Impact Day organised by the Humanities Faculty, which saw Year 4 pupils from local primary schools visit Trinity and carry out many different activities using single use plastic.

Earlier in the year, pupils in Year 11 and 12 formed a Young Enterprise team called Maosulia which reached the regional final at the Met Office. Their concept was a series of books and promotional products featuring a turtle motif with the aim of educating members of the public and particularly younger children about the importance of plastic recycling.