YOUNG eco-warriors in a Hampshire school are celebrating after scooping a top environmental accolade for the second year in a row.

Children at Bassett Green Primary School in Southampton have once again taken the coveted Green Flag.

The award is given out by an international scheme called Eco-Schools.

Judges recognised the tireless efforts of 31 pupils who gave up some of their lunch time to attend Eco Warriors Club.

Their projects have included composting, recycling, “lights off” at lunchtime and building a bug hotel in the school grounds, Children also competed to win an award for the tidiest classroom.

To get a Green Flag, a school has to have an eco-committee that meets once every half-term. Pupils must play a significant part in running it but it must include a parent or a governor.

The eco-committee has to produce a detailed action plan stating timescales, who is responsible and how eco work will be monitored and evaluated. It must include a green procurement policy.

Sustainability must be covered in at least three curriculum areas by most year groups.

Eco-schools co-ordinator Matshe Gunn said: “To get one Green Flag is great, but to get a second one is fantastic.

“The children have worked very hard and have been rewarded for their dedication in improving the school environment.”