A primary school has become the first in Renfrewshire to earn 10 Green Flag awards.
St Fergus' Primary School in Paisley reached the landmark through the Eco-Schools programme, which celebrates the commitment of schools to learn about and protect the environment.
Each Green Flag represents a two-year process.
Charlene Pirrie, class teacher at St Fergus', said: "We are absolutely delighted.
"Achieving our 10th Eco-Schools Green Flag is a truly special milestone for our school.
"The children have led the way with their incredible enthusiasm and dedication to look after the planet.
"We couldn't be prouder of our students' commitment to protecting the environment.
"They've shown that small change can make a big difference.
"We see this work as an expression of God's love in action, caring for the world we've been given and for one another."
To celebrate their achievement, the school held a Wear It Green day and took part in environmental activities, including litter picks, seed planting, eco poster-making and pledges by Primary 5 pupils to make positive environmental changes.
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Councillor Emma Rodden, education convener for Renfrewshire Council, praised the achievement.
She said: "Everyone should be incredibly proud of this fantastic achievement.
"To become the first school in Renfrewshire to achieve 10 Eco-Schools Green Flag awards is a real milestone.
"It reflects the years of hard work and commitment from pupils, staff and the wider school community.
“It’s great to see young people taking such an active role in protecting the environment.
"Learning about small acts of change will make a big difference. What St Fergus' does is a fantastic example of how schools can inspire positive change.”
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