The Great British Spring Clean 2025
Wednesday, 2nd April 2025
As part of the nationwide Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean 2025, all three schools within the Leverhulme Trust worked together to make a significant environmental impact, showing their commitment to keeping their school communities clean and green.
From 21st March to 6th April, pupil leaders from each school took part in a collective effort to tidy their school grounds, picking up litter and raising awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.
At Rivington and Blackrod High School, Year 10 Personal Development groups were at the forefront of the litter-picking campaign. Armed with gloves and bags, students set out across the picturesque grounds of their school. The sheer amount of litter collected in just one hour left the students amazed, highlighting the importance of their work in preserving the natural beauty of their school and surrounding areas.
Lostock Primary School’s Eco Council also played a pivotal role in the initiative, demonstrating their passion for the environment by collecting litter around their school grounds. The students, who have a strong commitment to sustainability, showed exceptional teamwork, working together to ensure their school remained clean and welcoming for everyone.
Over at Harper Green School, a group of dedicated pupil leaders also stepped up to the challenge. Their efforts were crucial in maintaining the tidiness of their school grounds. With great enthusiasm, they litter-picked across the school, ensuring the site remained pristine while inspiring their peers to follow suit.
This collective action by all three schools within the Leverhulme Trust serves as a reminder of the power of young people in creating positive change within their communities. Through their efforts, the students not only contributed to a cleaner environment but also learned valuable lessons about teamwork, environmental responsibility, and the importance of taking care of the world around them.
Looking ahead, student leaders have exciting plans to expand their environmental efforts even further by stepping out into their local communities to continue their litter-picking initiatives. Further details will be announced soon, but the Trust is already enthusiastic about the future of this initiative and the opportunity for students to take ownership of their local environment. This project will not only benefit the community but also empower pupils with a sense of responsibility and pride in their ability to make a difference.
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