WIMBOLDSLEY Primary School have partnered with Chester Zoo to work on its Palm Oil project.

The project is about finding solutions to the increased demand of palm oil which is a big threat to the forests and wildlife of Borneo and Sumatra.

Habitats are being lost and carbon is being released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

All of the pupils from the school attended Chester Zoo to learn more about the industry and the problems with the palm oil market.

Katy Morris, headteacher, said: “In conjunction with Chester Zoo, we are answering the question: What would happen if there was no more palm oil? Our aim is to engage and inspire the children and ignite their passion for learning.

“The children are gaining an understanding of global sustainability, as well as building empathy towards others and the belief that they have the power to change what is happening in the world.

“We are immensely proud of our work to promote sustainable palm oil. The children, parents, staff and whole school community have taken this important message to heart and are spreading the word.

“Our partnership with Chester Zoo has thoroughly engaged and motivated the children.

“Visiting as a whole school was a memorable experience that the children can’t stop talking about.

“The comments about the workshops showed just how keen our children are to share this important message. Our work with the Safari Rangers at school brought the zoo to us in the heart of Cheshire.

“Through our federation partnership with William Stockton Primary School in Ellesmere Port we are sharing our important message right across Cheshire.“

The project will culminate with a showcase that will be open to parents and the wider community and the school are inviting everyone to ‘make that change’.

To keep up to date with the project follow the twitter page @WimboldsleyCPS