Year 7 and Year 10 students walked from the school campus to Trescobeas Park, where they spent time collecting litter and rubbish. Amongst the items they cleared were a tent, a chair, and old signage. The students were joined by representatives from Falmouth Town Council, community police officers from Devon & Cornwall Police, staff from the Dracaena Centre, and local residents, all working together to make a positive difference.
Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Guest commended the students for their involvement, stating, "I am incredibly proud of our students for participating in such an important initiative. It’s great that our young people understand the importance of looking after their community and environment. This is not just about tidying up, but about fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in our local area."
Tessa Marie, Environmental Education and Enforcement Officer for Falmouth Town Council, echoed the sentiment, saying, "Engaging the community and encouraging people to take pride in where we live is crucial. Keeping Falmouth clean is a shared responsibility, and events like these not only help to tidy up our town, but also provide an opportunity to meet each other and stay active. We can’t thank Falmouth School enough for getting stuck in with such enthusiasm today at our litter pick at Trescobeas Park. The students from Falmouth School who took part should be very proud for their contribution to looking after their local environment and helping to keep Falmouth clean and tidy.”
Local police officers, including PC Johnny Stewart and PCSO Billwood, were also present to support the initiative. PC Stewart remarked, "It’s brilliant to see the school and the community coming together. This event strengthens relationships and helps us to keep the spaces children use regularly clean and safe."
The students themselves shared their thoughts on the clean-up. Year 7 student Florence said, "There’s way more litter than I expected. It’s so important that people stop littering because it spoils the places so many people use."