The competition challenged schools to reduce their carbon footprint, and the St Ives pupils bagged the award for their plan to Green up their run-down 1970s art block using photovoltaic panels, natural light and the involvement of the whole community.
The winning team presented in a Dragon’s Den-style pitch to a judging panel comprising eco-campaigner Dick Strawbridge, Benedict Arora from Nesta, Lesley Morris from the Design Council, Matt Barton from Cornwall Council, and Dott’s Andrea Siodmok.

The team was awarded £6700 to go towards turning its project into reality.