Litter sessons for Felpham students

The pupils have set out to gain eco-school status for the college.

This will show how issues such as carbon footprints, local produce, the environment and litter are being tackled.

They are also designing posters aimed at tackling litterbugs and boosting pride in their local area.

Jordan Lee, 12, said: "Litter and the environment are important. They affect animals and people.

"We should use bins and recycle. At school, we have a project to help us understand the impact of litter and recycling."

The spur for the initiative was a series of assemblies held at the college by Arun District Council staff around the Big Tidy Up theme.

This has formed part of the council's work to keep streets clean and green and the support given to local communities to help to tidy up their patch.

The work has again led to the council being recognised as a Big Tidy Up champion by the national environmental charity, the Keep Britain Tidy Group.

Among the efforts is a drive to improve the college's grounds

off Felpham Way. Staff are joining council employees patrolling the college and neighbouring Arun Leisure Centre to help reduce

litter problems.

Ben Phillips, an assistant headteacher, said: "We are pleased to have Arun working with the college to improve the local environment and develop students' knowledge."

Arun street scene co-ordinator Dan Cox said: "The Big Tidy Up is for everyone. We have already helped support groups across the district take action against litter."