CRAIGMARLOCH students celebrated Earth Day as they took part in art projects themed around protecting the planet.

Over the course of a week, pupils of all ages met to discuss what the event means to them and what they can do to help safeguard our world from threats like climate change and pollution.

Pupils were then encouraged to create collaborative artwork, which involved reusing polysterine, food packaging, scrap papers and old clothes as source materials and to submit their climate pledges to try and make a difference.

Laura Christy, art and design teacher at Craigmarloch, says students took a lot away from the project.

She added: "It has been great to have conversations about how we can best help with our carbon footprint in the wider community.

"Its so important for our pupils to realise that they have a voice and can be an active conservationist from a young age."

Laura says that Craigmarloch is committed to making a difference all year round.

She added: "We have lots of projects throughout the year now. For example, our home economics pupils have been visiting supermarkets and researching how far fruit and vegetables have travelled to be consumed in Scotland."