Islington and Hackney schools that have been working with London Wildlife Trust have both won top prizes at this year's London Schools Environment Awards.

Al-Falah School in Hackney and New North Community School in Islington both scooped prestigous first prizes. 

During their visits to our new eco-classroom at the East Reservoir in Stoke Newington, Al-Falah completed an exciting aquatic habitats study of the New River.  And New North School's apple orchard and wildlife club were particularly well received by the new Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

Now in its fifth year, over 580 schools from across the capital’s 33 boroughs registered for the 2008 awards and both the judges and the Mayor were impressed with the level of enthusiasm and talent shown. The theme for this year’s Awards was learning how litter, graffiti and even noise can have a negative impact on the capital’s environment.

London Wildlife Trust President Chris Packham was there and said "The London Schools Environment Awards continue to go from strength to strength and I am so pleased to be a part of them again this year. It is really encouraging to see the volume of entries for 2008 and the level of knowledge that London school children are showing when it comes to improving aspects of London’s environment. I would like to again congratulate the teachers and students involved and encourage them to continue flying the green flag".

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