Students from the School of Personalised Learning (SPL) at St Vincent Sixth Form College have shared their passion for sustainability with mainstream students and staff at their own fair.
The students have been discussing why nature and trees are so important and how the college could be more sustainable.
They decided to run their own sustainability fair at the college and gathered plastics and rubbish found around the campus. They then recycled and upcycled it to make creative crafts, which they displayed at the fair on 20 May 2025.
Sustainability forms part of their accreditation, which requires them to run a sustainable event. Tutor Mary Fowler said the students tackled this enthusiastically by producing some wonderful crafts all created out of discarded plastic objects.
The young learners designed games, including snakes and ladders and one which involved guessing biodegradable items. Items from more than 500 years ago gave the activity a historical twist.
Mary said: “I am so proud of all the students who took part in this event, they did so well and made some really fantastic crafts. It has inspired me to become part of the very active college sustainability group as this is such an important message.”
The SPL supports students with special educational needs and disabilities. A bespoke educational experience and continual care creates a safe space for young adults to progress. Courses from pre-entry to level 2 are offered within the school, along with chances to hear from specialist speakers.
St Vincent Sixth Form College is a proud member of The Lighthouse Learning Trust (LLT). The Trust recognises the world is a changing place and champions sustainability throughout its day-to-day activities.
