THE work of youngsters at Bridge of Weir Primary is far from flagging - after being awarded once again for their eco efforts. Pupils were whooping for joy after landing their third consecutive Green Flag Award after carrying out a series of projects at the school.

Following an Eco School's inspection, staff and children were delighted to be given the seal of approval for all of the hard work carried out at the Warlock Road school.

Each of the children have been taking part in regular litter picks as part of the programme, as well as keeping active and encouraging the use of recycling.

Commenting on the achievement, a spokeswoman for the school said: "All of the pupils are absolutely delighted to have been given their third green flag.

"As well as the eco-committee, the entire school has been working extremely hard to become involved and help to make the school a more eco-friendly environment.

"This is a fantastic achievement and the children should all be very proud of themselves." A BUDDING young Renfrew artist has scooped a coveted award after entering a nationwide competition launched by supermarket giant Tesco.

Talented pupil Haydn Cook, from Kirklandneuk Primary in Renfrew, was named as one of the top winners in the Dogs and Scary Monsters and Creepy Things category of the Tesco Bank Art Competition.

Delighted Haydn and fellow winner Molly Adam, of Heriot Primary, were selected to visit the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh last week to see their artworks on display to the public in a celebration of the tenth year of the annual competition.

The National Galleries of Scotland received 11,222 submissions - up by 81 per cent from last year's total - from schools in every local authority in Scotland, from Dumfries and the Scottish Borders to Shetland and the Western Isles.

Benny Higgins, Tesco Bank's chief executive, said: "I'd like to personally congratulate Molly Adam from Heriot Primary School and Haydn Cook from Kirklandneuk Primary School.

"We are absolutely delighted to see such a significant increase in entries to over 11,000 this year.

"The growth of this competition shows how much it is admired by schools across the country. It's never been in better-positioned to support the young people of Scotland in enjoying and benefiting from the magic of visual art." In total there were 53 winning entries across 19 different local authorities, and all winning artworks are now on display to the public in the Scottish National Gallery.

Councillor Jacqueline Henry, convener of Education Policy Board at Renfrewshire Council said: "We are delighted for the two Renfrewshire school pupils whose work has been exhibited in Paisley and now chosen from thousands of entries nationwide to be exhibited in Edinburgh.

"This success stands as a testament to the creative spark which exists in our young people and the benefits of nurturing it."