School litter shows are top of the class

Pupils in Tower Hamlets have been learning that littering is a bad habit through a series of shows performed in the borough’s primary schools.

The ‘Lost in Litter’ show is being delivered as part of Tower Hamlets Council and Veolia’s focus on litter. The show sees Sherbert Holmes, a magical detective, entertaining children with his magic, circus tricks and music whilst giving the message that they should take their litter home with them or put it in a nearby bin.  The teachers had a good laugh too. The children also learnt why they wouldn’t want litter in their street, their park or their neighbourhood, as well as the dangers of litter. 

Cllr Shahed Ali, cabinet member for the Environment, said: “The Lost in Litter show is a great initiative for getting the anti-littering message across to our younger generation. Cleanliness is one of our key priorities. We live in a great borough and it is simply unacceptable to have it blighted by litter. It’s wonderful to see the children captivated by Sherbert Holmes and his mission to reduce littering.”

Kate Gooding, Head at Virginia Primary School, said: “The show was absolutely fantastic - the children loved Sherbert and it was very visual and very funny. They all got the message and I just loved watching their faces - pure joy! I would definitely book him again.”

Angelina John, Deputy Head at St Edmund’s Catholic School, said: “The performance was excellent. The children thoroughly enjoyed it, as did the teachers. It was very informative and entertaining.”

The show will be performed for a second week in January. Schools who are interested in receiving a performance should contact Rachel Telling on Rachel.Telling@veolia.co.uk.

November 18, 2011