A team of secondary school students has won an environmental competition for the second year running. The 10-strong group from Oasis Academy Oldham took first place in the Micro-Tyco competition with a sustainability project focused on transforming brownfield sites into vertical urban farms.
Funded through charity community sports events, the scheme aims to benefit the environment while supporting homeless people and repeat offenders by giving them opportunities in farm management and community work. Tariq Mahmood, principal of Oasis Academy Oldham, said: "This achievement is a reflection of the extraordinary passion, creativity, and social conscience of our students.
"Winning the Micro-Tyco competition for the second time in less than a year shows their ongoing commitment to environmental leadership and real-world change. We couldn't be prouder." The project impressed judges from major companies, including Siemens and Nestlé, who praised its innovation and impact.
Geography teacher Miss Tanzeel Hamid, who mentored the students, said: "It's been truly inspiring to watch our young people take ownership of such a powerful idea and turn it into something tangible that benefits both the planet and our community. "Their dedication, teamwork, and belief in making a difference are what made this project stand out. My heart is beaming with pride." The team's latest win comes just 11 months after their first Micro-Tyco victory.
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