This week, St Monica’s was delighted to welcome Sefton Council and One Vision Housing. They worked with our Eco Warriors to deliver a special assembly focused on the important message: Keep Bootle Beautiful.

During the session, Neil helped pupils understand the impact of fly-tipping and dog fouling on our local community, encouraging everyone to think about how we can be good neighbours and take pride in where we live. Abby also introduced the upcoming food caddies from Sefton Council, explaining how they will help families recycle food waste more effectively and support a cleaner environment.

Neil and Abby were extremely impressed by the enthusiasm, knowledge, and commitment shown by our Eco Council throughout the session.

“A wise person takes care of their land”

(Proverbs 12:10)

Faith in Action

The children reflected thoughtfully on the messages shared during the assembly and made important connections to their role as stewards of God’s creation. They showed a clear understanding that caring for the environment is a shared responsibility and that they are called to look after the world around them with respect and care. This understanding helped them recognise that even small actions in their daily lives can make a positive difference to their local community and the wider world.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it”

(Genesis 2:15)

Live Simply Award

Our work also supports the Live Simply Award, which encourages us to live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with others. As part of this commitment, pupils are taking active steps in their local area by focusing on protecting wildlife and keeping the environment clean and tidy. Sefton Council have given the children an important responsibility: to design posters that raise awareness of how fly-tipping harms the local environment. The most effective and creative designs will be chosen and displayed around the local area to help educate others and inspire positive action within the wider community. 

 “A wise person takes care of their land” (Proverbs 12:10)