TWO of Haberdashers’ Monmouth pupils were the youngest pupils to present at the sustainability conference in Paris.

Miles (Year seven Sustainability Scholar) and Aislinn (Year seven Sustainability Champion) furthered their love for protecting the environment and sustainability of the world by conducting their own independent research project looking at the challenges facing the River Scene in Paris and in the River Wye.

The pupils spent a lot of their time researching into this project and were proud to speak to the Head of Freshwater Programmes at the United Nations.

The students presented their findings at the Elemasyn International Student Conference in Paris and were the youngest speakers there.

This achievement highlighted the importance of highlighting the voices just like these two who are going above and beyond to make a difference to the environment.

Dr Efstratios Georgoudis, Professor of Physics at the University of Patras and President of ELEMASYN, said: “I am envious of your teachers. I would love to have a classroom full of pupils like the two of you.”

Catherine Fookes, MP for Monmouthshire also congratulated Miles and Aislinn on their achievements and making a difference to the community.

“I have been extremely impressed by the work they have done to support environmental action, and I was blown away by their dedication to their project, their passion for helping to tackle climate change, and their commitment to protecting our local environment.

“I look forward to seeing where their work and passions take them in the future.”

The pupils expressed their thanks to Mr Roffe, Mr Edwards and Mrs James for inspiring them on their journey with a great passion for protecting the River Wye and highlighting the importance of sustainability.

The pupils shined in representing Haberdashers’ Monmouth School, Wales and the United Kingdom when in Paris.