PENKETH pupils have benefitted from 20 new Chromebooks thanks to the generosity of BGEN.

The leading engineering firm driving energy transition has an ongoing STEM and sustainability partnership with St Vincent’s primary school.

And they have generously donated 20 Chromebooks to the school for the pupils to use and enjoy.

BGEN’s carbon reduction consultant Dr Aaron Yeardley also hosted a special assembly recently, informing students of the benefits and ways to save energy.

Dr Yeardley works with global businesses and organisations to assess and reduce their carbon footprints.

The session examined why it is so important to save energy at home and in school, how using less energy helps the environment and saves us money, as well as sharing many simple steps that everyone can take to cut their consumption – such as turning off lights, taps and Xboxes on standby, and walking and cycling to school.

The engineering group headquartered in Warrington is also helping the school to improve its energy efficiency and carbon footprint – whilst reducing its running costs - by supporting its switch to an LED lighting system.

Head of future markets at BGEN, Oliver Groarke said: “It was brilliant to be back at St Vincent’s as part of our continued STEM and Sustainability Partnership, this time to mark Energy Saving Week and the steps that we all can, and should, be taking to reduce the energy and money we waste.”

Meanwhile Paula Williams, deputy head teacher at St Vincent's, added: “We hope that by teaching our children to be environmentally aware, we’re instilling good habits that last a lifetime.

“This assembly certainly showed how making even small changes, at home and in school, can make a difference. We hope they each go away better able to consider their own energy usage and the impact it has on both the environment and their household finances, and hopefully encouraging their friends and family to do the same.”