Sholver pupils help to make their neighbourhood cleaner and greener
05/12/2022
Sholver school pupils have been learning about recycling and getting rid of waste carefully to help make their neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
On Wednesday 9 November, pupils from St Thomas’ Moorside CE Primary School took part in an interactive session all about key green issues, including the problems that litter can cause and the benefits of recycling.
Jointly-led by our Neighbourhood Care team and Oldham Council’s Waste Management team, pupils enjoyed fun activities to bring the subjects to life and be encouraged to help their local area.
The school visit follows our recent community waste collection days in Sholver. We held these 27-29 September to help residents get rid of bulky waste and tidy up hotspots blighted by litter and fly tipping.
Ronnie Davies, Neighbourhood Care Team Leader (Waste Management) said: "Recycling is the key to helping us make a difference to the amount of rubbish and waste we create and it was great to see the pupils so enthusiastic and engaged.
"It's never too early to learn good recycling habits and we hope pupils take these messages home to inspire their family, friends and neighbours to do the same. If everyone does their bit, we can make a lasting difference in Sholver - and every neighbourhood in Oldham.”
Debra Warren, Deputy Head Teacher at St Thomas' Moorside said: "The children and staff found the session really informative. As members of our community we strive to ensure that we play a full role in supporting Sholver to be a healthy and happy place for our children and families. We look forward to continuing to work with the Neighbourhood Care team."
St Thomas’ is the second school we've joined forces with recently. In September, pupils from Woodlands Primary Academy in Derker joined our team, members of Friends of Stoneleigh Park and Councillor Angela Cosgrove to litter pick their way round Derker and clear 12 bin bags of rubbish from the streets.
Engaging with local schools like and this and passing on information to the next generation is part of our new three year strategy to help reduce the amount of waste affecting our neighbourhoods and support Oldham Council’s Don’t Trash Oldham campaign.
We know that most people take pride in where they live, but unfortunately a minority don’t and rubbish is a persistent issue in a number of FCHO-owned areas.
We know the negative impact this has on people, so on a rolling programme between now and March 2025 we are targeting places where litter and fly-tipping are causes for concern. We’re arranging community litter picks, waste collection days, engagement activities to promote good recycling habits and improving bin facilities at communal blocks of flats. Following this work, we will be asking customers to play their part in keeping their neighbourhood looking good.
