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QEII wins award for environmental dance

Students will meet Dr. Jane Goodall in London

A school dance group has been invited to perform in London after winning a Jane Goodall award.

QEII dance teacher Emma Wainwright was approached by members of the school's Eco project- a committee run by students- to create a performance revolving around the effect of plastic on the environment.

The piece has been awarded the Jane Goodall Gold Award which recognises school projects that help people, animals and the environment.

The group has also been invited to perform the dance in front thousands in London.

Ms Wainwright says the aim was to promote the school's aim to be more environmentally friendly:

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