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A primary school has been awarded after it took action to reduce its reliance on single-use plastics.

Crumlin High Level Primary School, which has received the Plastic Clever Schools award, cut down on its use of plastic cups, lids, straws, bottles and bags, in favour of more environmentally-friendly products.

As part of their campaign, staff and pupils worked together to create YouTube videos, songs and posters, as well as surveys and advertising, before holding a protest march around Crumlin.

The march was held on May 26, with Police Community Support Officers attending to support the pupils.

The Plastic Clever Schools scheme is run by environmental campaign group Kids Against Plastic – which has asked the school to take part in a case study after being impressed by their achievements.

The school’s headteacher, Catherine Mansell, said: “During our first half-term of the summer, we set out to become a ‘Plastic Aware’ school with the aim to eventually become ‘Plastic Clever’. As a result of the dedication, perseverance and hard work of Crumlin High Level we have gone and done it.”

The school also received praise from Councillor Ross Whiting, who is Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Education.

He praised the school’s “amazing effort and commitment” and added: “This is a fantastic achievement and all who were involved should be extremely proud for setting a great example to other schools.

“I wish you all the best in your upcoming case study and look forward to hearing more of your good practice.”