GO GREEN: Environment-conscious students have helped a high school win a green technology award.

Painsley Catholic College in Cheadle is the latest school nationwide to receive education company RM's Green Technology Award, which recognises schools that are using energy-saving computers. Martin Cliffe, head of IT support at Painsley Catholic College, said: "It is a reflection of our commitment to using the most environmentally-friendly technology on the market.

"Using green ICT is really important to a school like Painsley Catholic College, not only because of the energy saving benefits, but also because it can motivate students to consider their own impact on the environment in their everyday lives."

Terry Sweeny, chief executive of RM, said: "Painsley Catholic College has shown how the smart use of green ICT makes a real difference to its environmental impact. Not only this, but Painsley's enthusiastic use of green technology makes it a good example for other schools to follow."

Pictured from left are Mollie Smith, aged 13, RM account manager Lisa Brooke-Taylor, and Ryan Davies, aged 13.

Picture: Shaun Smith