Campsbourne Primary School pupils campaign for more poo bins

Pavements around Campsbourne Primary School in Hornsey are so beset with excrement that pupils regularly tread it into the corridors and classrooms.

And nearby Alexandra Park is suffering from a litter problem that has even included condoms, according to one teacher.

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Now pupils at the Nightingale Lane school have launched a campaign for more rubbish bins and poo bins.

They have appealed to Haringey Council and their local MP Catherine West for help in educating the public, but received no response.

The problem has been ongoing since pupils returned to school in September.

Teacher and eco warriors lead Sharon Hodson said: "There is too much dog waste on the pavements around our school, which children are bringing into the classroom and on the carpets where other children sit.

"It's the bane of our lives and all the rubbish in Alexandra Park is driving us mad."

Dog poo outside Campsbourne Primary School that pupils inadvertently step on and bring inside (Image: Campsbourne Primary School) 

Sharon runs the school's outdoor Forest School for pupils aged six to 11, where the campaign was the idea of exasperated pupils.

Slogans include "If you own your dog, you own their waste!" and "Rubbish is the bin's best friend! Keep our green land clean like our homes."

Sharon added: "Children who are doing Forest School have noticed the amount of dog waste in bags that have been thrown on the Alexandra Palace Common but people are also making barbecues and leaving them for kids to see.

"There were actually condoms around where the campfire was, it was absolutely disgusting.

"We wrote to our MP in November and she said it was up to the council and she would get in touch with the council and do whatever she can and she would let us know what's happening but we've heard nothing."

Young eco warriors are calling for more bins at Alexandra Palace and telling people to pick up after themselves (Image: Campsbourne Primary School)

Hornsey ward councillor Adam Jogee said: "It is great to see our young people getting involved - I welcome their campaign and pay tribute to their commitment and energy.

"My ward colleagues and I will be meeting with the cabinet member and officers at the council to see how we can give our young people the support they are asking for."

Eco warriors at Campsbourne Primary School say 'own a dog, pick up its poo' (Image: Campsbourne Primary School)

Cllr Seema Chandwani, cabinet member for tackling inequality and resident dervices, said: “We will be in contact to arrange a meeting with the Eco Warriors to find out more about their concerns and find ways we can help make the area tidier and better for all.

"I am personally writing to them to thank them for all their hard work so far.

“Children in Haringey are our tidiest residents, they are brilliant at keeping our borough clean, they are never the ones who cause the mess, it’s normally adults! 

“Children have a powerful voice in making adults think about their littering and dumping behaviour. I am really excited to meet with them and listen to the problems first hand.

“Brilliant work Eco Warriors, you are amazing and will make a real difference through your campaign”.