Darwen schools celebrate energy success

Four year 5 classes from primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are celebrating after success in a Council energy saving event.

St Cuthbert’s C of E Primary School, on Saint Alban's Road, Darwen claimed first prize winning £150 high street vouchers.

Three other schools claimed joint second prize winning £75 high street vouchers each. They were Griffin Park CP School, on Cavendish Place, Our Lady’s RC Primary School, on Holmbrook Close and Sudell Primary School, on Sudell Road, Darwen.


Every Blackburn with Darwen Primary School was invited to take part in the event held over Autumn/Winter 2009, which was designed to promote the importance of conserving energy.

The classes learnt about energy conservation by taking part in an interactive presentation, playing games and completing a multiple choice quiz.

Councillor Alan Cottam, executive member for regeneration and environment, said: “The event was designed to engage the children in activities and help them choose energy saving ideas that they can put into action themselves.

“My congratulations go out to everyone that took part, especially the winning classes.”