Race is on for Green Teacher of the Year

The unique competition, organised by Belfast Harbour and Action Renewables, rewards primary school teachers for taking responsibility for the environment and eco issues.

Entries from across Northern Ireland have been coming in since the annual award, now in its fourth year, was launched in June. To give their teacher the opportunity to be crowned ‘Belfast Harbour Green Teacher of the Year 2012’ pupils must tell Action Renewables, in no more than 100 words, about the hard work their teacher does to consider the environment and educate children about ‘green’ issues.

On November 14, six finalist teachers and their classes will be invited to take part in an all-expenses-paid fun Challenge Day at the Odyssey’s W5, where they will meet Webster, Belfast Harbour’s environmental guardian, enjoy an interactive ‘Talking Rubbish’ show and take part in a new team challenge for 2012 to create wind turbines.

As the day draws to a close, one teacher will not only be presented with the coveted Belfast Harbour Green Teacher of the Year title, but will also be provided with winning tickets for their class to the new Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and a large hamper for the teacher.

Two runner ups will also receive special hampers, as well as W5 tickets for their classes. Goodie bags will also be given out to all pupils participating in the Challenge day.

“The Green Teacher of the Year Award is now in its fourth year and is truly getting bigger and better each year,” said Roy Adair, Belfast Harbour CEO. “It is so inspiring to see our young leaders becoming more aware of important environmental issues and taking responsibility for their actions. We believe it is important to reward those who bring the benefits of looking after the environment to the forefront of education.”

Entries should be sent to Belfast Harbour Green Teacher of the Year 2012, Action Renewables, Boucher Business Studios, Block C, Unit 1, Glenmachan Place, Belfast, BT12 0PL or email [email protected] by October 19.