Dumpton School wins South West environmental award

Dumpton School, Wimborne, won the prestigious South West of England Environmental Youth Award earlier this year, having already won the Dorset prize.

Children from six schools, all county winners from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, gathered together at the Royal Bath and West Show on 1 June to await the final result. 

The committee of judges were particularly impressed by the Dumpton pupils working independently on the extensive school allotments, along with a wide range of eco-schemes around the school. 

Headmaster, Andrew Browning said: "I am delighted that so many pupils have been involved with the various eco-projects. They have built an impressive environmental awareness, and it is lovely that all their hard work has been recognised in this way."