COASTLANDS School in St Ishmaels has won yet another prize for its dedication to the environment.

On Friday (July 10), pupils and teachers were presented with £2,500 at the WWF Green Ambassador School of the Year Awards in Surrey.

Fighting off stiff competition from nearly 100 schools across the UK, the school was the only Welsh school to win big, receiving the 'runner-up' prize for its eco projects, which have included a 10-week travel challenge, construction of an 'outdoor classroom' in local woodland, a community litter pick and growing fruit and vegetables in the school gardens.

Head Teacher of Coastlands, Mr Evans, said: 'We're delighted that our eco-warriors have been recognised for all their hard work.

We're committed to continuing to put the environment at the heart of our school life.'

The WWF Green Ambassador Awards scheme aims to encourage a new generation to become sustainability champions.

Sponsored by Alpro, the scheme inspires primary school children (five to11-year-olds) to become active in making their school greener by looking at issues such as reducing energy, growing their own food, encouraging wildlife and reducing waste.

Karen Gates, who leads WWF UK's Green Ambassadors scheme, said: 'We were astounded by the standard of entries to our Green Ambassadors Awards 2015.

"It is fantastic to see so many schools helping to engage the next generation with environmental issues in a fun and accessible way.

"The judges particularly liked the community and volunteer engagement at Coastlands Primary School as well as the rich diversity of activities they are undertaking.

"We hope that their green efforts will inspire other local schools to incorporate the environment in their curriculum and join our Green Ambassadors' scheme."