Eco efforts rewarded

draw for schools was given for every item of e-waste (electronic hazardous waste) donated for recycling, with Rydal Penrhos one of the lucky winners of a £500 voucher!

Ruby Is Rising Star

Thanksto the collaboration of the whole school community in support of e-waste awareness, Rydal Penrhos has been awarded £500 as part of a recycling promotion by electronic retailer Currys. Entry to a prize

Pupils have many opportunities to be green, including joining an Eco Committee that drives the environmental agenda in school, with campaigns such as switching off lights for Earth Hour, reducing food waste in the dining halls, and planting trees as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.

Year 10 student and tennis ace Ruby Robbins credits teachers at St David’s College for nurturing her sporting ambition “We get so much support here and the teachers push you forward where you want to be. I feel they take a personal interest in you.” Ruby, originally from Australia, was recently selected to represent North Wales in the County Cup. This summer she is looking forward to a week at Rafael Nadal’s Tennis Academy in Mallorca.