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Education Minister officially opens Anglesey's first green school
Ysgol Y Graig in Llangefni is the first new school to be built on the island since 2002 and has first class environmental credentials which include the school’s ability to generate over 50 per cent of its own energy.
The Minister was joined at the school by Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones. The visit falls as the Welsh Assembly Government marks the half-way point of the One-Wales programme, and is one of a series of 24 events, one for each month of the programme so far.
On a tour of the school Education Minister Jane Hutt said that the school’s green features were second to none and fit in with the Assembly Government’s commitment to sustainable development and in particular with its increased investment in sustainable school buildings.
Jane Hutt said:
“Building new schools fit for a sustainable future is a top priority for the Welsh Assembly Government – and we all have a role to play in the climate change challenge.
“Ysgol Y Graig is a shining example of how we can create eco-friendly school facilities which will benefit not only staff and pupils at the school but also the community and the environment for years to come.”
Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones added:
“It is clear to see how proud the staff and pupils are of their new school. As well as benefitting the environment, features such as the wind turbine and photovoltaic roof tiles will also help pupils understand the importance of reusing precious resources where possible and the value of protecting the environment in which we live."
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