RECEPTION class children from Trellech Primary School made their voices heard on Friday when they marched through Monmouth demanding action on climate change.

The children have been learning about the theme of Antarctica this term, and teacher Dee Miles said her students had been shocked when they found out about the melting polar ice caps and the plight of the animals which live there.

“They’re so passionate – they’ve learned a lot of songs, watched videos, and read books about the implications of the ice melting,” Mrs Miles said.

“They heard about the school strikes for climate and asked if they could do one.

“The parents have been on board, too – they’ve really supported it.”

Mrs Miles’ class worked hard to make their own signs and banners for the march, and each child wore a penguin hat, which they had also made in school.

The 22-strong group of pupils, and a few parents, arrived at Monnow Bridge on Friday morning and marched to the Shire Hall and back, singing a range of eco-friendly songs they had learned in class.

Mrs Miles said the pupils’ enthusiasm said a lot about young people’s commitment to fighting climate change.

“This generation wants to change things and they’re aware of the impacts on the environment,” she said. “I hope it makes people think about what goes on in the world and its effect on their children and grandchildren.”