Testimonials

"We booked Philip for our InspireME! Eco day after receiving a promotional email and he really did not disappoint. Engaging and knowledgeable, he effortlessly inspired all our children aged 4-11. Philip was completely flexible in how we used his skills, focused solely on what would best for our context. The book making experience was a real success and not only were our children delighted with the outcome but many of our older pupils came away feeling inspired to think creatively around reusing and recycling. We'll definitely be looking to book again - thank you Philip!"

Helen O’Kane – Headteacher, Nancledra Primary School

"The best thing about it was that the children were really engaged in the activity and gained hands-on experience from the interactive workshops. It was particularly beneficial to the children as we made bug and bird houses at end of the session, we placed the bug and bird houses around the school garden. It was important that the children took ownership of the location, by making informed decisions as to the suitability. Each Eco session, throughout the school,  fitted in with the relevant year group topics and enabled me, as a teacher to put their learning into context through practical experience."

Charlotte Roden, St Scholastica Roman Catholic Primary School

“Thank you very much indeed for your day with us last week. I think it went very well, it was wonderful to see the children rushing up to show their wallets. I haven’t seen this idea before and it fitted in very well for the classes subjects. It must have been a very tiring day for you, I’m pleased it went well and we’ll look forward to being in touch when we have another environmental week.”

Pippa Tate, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

“Green Up Your Act helped out at Dalrymple Primary School during our Eco week. Philip delivered an exciting ‘Green Shoots’ workshop, to the lower primary ages, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the children. He pitched the lesson well to suit the different needs and abilities, the children especially enjoyed making their own paper seedling pot to take home and grow. The upper school enjoyed looking at different objects made from recycled materials and then we were guided through a craft activity, where they made their own recycled notebook. His expertise’s has contributed towards making our Eco week a huge success!”

Lauren McNair – Dalrymple Primary School – Scotland, Dalrymple Primary School – Ayr – Scotland

“We really enjoyed our super learning week! Philip managed to cover the whole school with the carousel format. Both the Green shoots and Up-cycling workshops were well received year by yr groups 7 to 10. We learned that food miles were greater than we thought. The seedlings in paper pots were taken home to grow and pupils that didn’t have a garden, we’re able to use our newly constructed raised beds. The four days of green workshops, will be used as evidence towards our Eco Schools Silver Flag award. Thanks for a memorable Super Learning Week”

Mark Crompton, Leyland St Mary’s Catholic Technology College – Lancashire

“The Green Shoots workshop was excellent! Teaching the children about food and where it comes from in a fun and interactive way, I’m sure we will all think twice about food miles. We look forward to working with Green Up Your Act again.”

Kathryn Smith – Mill Green School – St Helens Merseyside, Cardinal Newman Catholic School – East Sussex

"Our eco-committee have been working with Philip Hunton from Green Up Your Act. Pupils were made aware of the importance of recycling & the amazing things that can be made from a range of materials, the importance of looking after our eco-systems & also how to grow micro greens".

Leanne Billington, Ribblesdale School

"Thank you so much for the wonderful year 7 workshops yesterday. The pupils were in awe of the work that you do and engaged in some excellent conversations post workshop. I even had a pupil inform me this morning they had made 8 notebooks using recycled paper from around their house. We appreciate all the hard work that must have gone into this. It was a lovely conclusion to such an important scheme of Work". 

Hannah Doyle – Morecambe Bay Academy – Lancashire, Morecambe Bay Academy

"The workshop was excellent and the year 3 teacher was very positive, she said her pupils got a lot out of it. I think it really emphasised to the children the fact that plastic waste from anywhere can end up in the oceans which is important for our land-locked children to understand! Thank you again for providing us with the lesson and the materials for the fish - they look great and we will be making a lovely display of them soon."

Rebecca Rothwell, Sutton Primary School

"An informative and engaging session with brilliant visuals and videos to support. We will definitely be looking to book sessions in the future as Philip offers a great range of topics which tie in to our Key Stage 3 & 4 curriculums brilliantly".

Kiran Parmar – Goldington Academy – Bedford, Goldington Academy

“Thank you so much for a wonderful day! The children loved making notebooks from recycled materials and your session opening and closing for each year group was informative, sending out a clear message about a sustainable future. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.”

Danielle Campbell – All Saints CEVA Primary – Northampton, All Saints Primary Schoo

"We really enjoyed our workshop with Philip Hunton it was thought provoking. The students were engaged to think about, food waste, packaging, nutrition, and global perspective. They thoroughly enjoyed the workshop this will be a good reminder for them to think green."

Mrs Diane Calvert – Deputy Head – The Prebendal School – Chichester Cathedral School, The Prebendal School

"Our Eco day was a thoroughly enjoyable day for all the girls at Streatham and Clapham. We were really lucky to have the company Green Up Your Act come in to carry out some fantastic workshops that encouraged the girls to think about the environment, and supply them with ideas on how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle at home and school. The workshops were educational, hands on and lots of fun! The up-cycled juice cartons were a particular favourite. They were quick and easy to make and certainly sturdy enough to start using at break time for the tuck shop!"

Kate Webber, Sussex Streatham Clapham School for Girls

I just wanted to say thank you again for the two days you spent with us. The girls really enjoyed their Up-cycling Workshops and have been inspired to look at waste in a different light. Several are already designing products to make out of rubbish. I feel it will really make a difference to the amount of waste we throw away as a school.    

Mrs Rachel Lynn, James Allen’s Preparatory School

"Thank you so much for today. The kids reported back very positively to their classes and were very proud of their wallets.  I think everyone was suitably impressed by the Earthship assembly ideal and we’re looking forward to telling the whole school about it in our energy assembly, and asking the right questions about our new sustainable school building. We have a lot to think about in school now, and I know what they learned today will give them a confident start to making an energy plan and putting it into action."

Anna Frendo, Uckfield Technology Collage

The children at Shoreham Beach Primary have loved coming to Eco Club, which has been run by Phil. We are so glad that we are getting the most of our outside wildlife area and growing seasonal food. The trip to the Earthship was brilliant and Phil’s knowledge of sustainable materials and processes was enlightening.

Nicola Crowhurst – Shoreham Beach Primary, Shoreham Beach School