Chester: Schools urged to take up Severn Trent workshops

The water company, which has responsible for Chester's water supply since 2018, provides free education workshops and sessions to ensure that children and young people know all about the work that goes into protecting the environment and keeping water clean.

With the team heading back out across the region, Severn Trent intends to ensure that Chester schools sign up to take advantage of the sessions, which are free.

The 'Wonderful World of Water' assembly covers the water cycle, the history of clean water, what Severn Trent does and how they make the water clean and how everyone can help use water more wisely and protect the planet.

Informative workshops and assemblies intend to help teach children about how water is cleaned and how they can waste less. (Image: Severn Trent)

Maxine Smith, Senior Education Officer at Severn Trent said: "The workshops and assemblies are always a huge amount of fun, as well as being very informative and they are a great way for children to get involved and learn more.

"The sessions really help youngsters to think about the work that Severn Trent does, where their water comes from and how their actions can go a long way in impacting the environment.

"We would urge interested schools or parents who would like to get a school involved to get in touch to find out more about the free sessions."

Severn Trent customers in Chester receive a water-only service from the company, with around 100,000 customers in the city and 46,000 households.

Sessions all about Severn Trent’s work are packed with videos, demonstrations, props, pictures and there’s even a song.

Nicola Shaw, Year 3 class teacher from St Theresa's Catholic Primary School in Cheshire, said: "A great assembly, the children were captivated. Thank you."

Schools can find out more about the free workshops or assemblies by visiting the Severn Trent learning zone at: www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/education-zone/workshops-and-visits/.