St Mark's Catholic School joins Greta in Ipswich youth climate march

Pupils at St Mark's Catholic Primary School have been protesting inaction on climate change as world leaders meet in Scotland.

Ipswich Star: Kids at St Mark's Catholic Primary School hold signs for action on climate change Kids at St Mark's Catholic Primary School hold signs for action on climate change (Image: Archant)

The Ipswich school went green on Friday, November 5 and made promises to the planet as part of a UK-wide youth movement.

Ipswich Star: The kids have been going green when COP26 is on The kids have been going green when COP26 is on (Image: Archant)

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was also among thousands at a UK-wide young people's climate march called Fridays for Future. Ms Thunberg is in Glasgow, where the climate change conference COP26 is being held until November 12.

Ipswich Star: Pupils at St Mark's Catholic Primary School learned about climate change this week. Pupils at St Mark's Catholic Primary School learned about climate change this week. (Image: Archant)

Lolo, head girl at St Mark's Catholic Primary School, said: "We have learned about the importance of the future and what we need to change in our everyday lives.

Ipswich Star: Kids at St Mark's Catholic Primary School in Ipswich holding signs for action on climate change Kids at St Mark's Catholic Primary School in Ipswich holding signs for action on climate change (Image: Archant)

"Our opinions and views have been shared in discussions. Because COP26 is happening this week, I felt like this is a good time to learn about the climate crisis."

Ipswich Star: Pupils at St Mark's Catholic Primary School in Ipswich were inspired by Pope Francis' message Pupils at St Mark's Catholic Primary School in Ipswich were inspired by Pope Francis' message (Image: Archant)

Claire Jackson, the headteacher at St Mark's Catholic Primary School, said the school has taken a lot of inspiration from Pope Francis who invited "everyone on the planet to care for our common home".

Ipswich Star: Children at St Mark's Primary School took part in a Climate Change protest march on Friday afternoon during their daily mile. Children at St Mark's Primary School took part in a Climate Change protest march on Friday afternoon during their daily mile. (Image: Archant)