CHILDREN at a West Devon school concentrated on sustainability during a special week organised by local charity Westden recently. During the week the children took part in an ?earthwalk? through the school grounds, exploring the colours and sounds, the flora and fauna and collecting elderflowers to make into non-alcoholic champagne to sell at the school summer fair. One of the days focussed on global issues, including the importance of clean drinking water and the effects of the 2005 Boxing Day Tsunami, while during the food day, children make cream teas using traditional local ingredients and looked into cutting waste created by packed lunches. The children also had the opportunity to see a wormery in action and to learn about compost. During the week, each class appointed a special ?energy agent? to monitor waste in the school, helping to tackle climate change and save on energy bills. Diana Lee of Westden?s Sustainable Living Project said: ?The week was a unique experience for the children. It has been wonderful to work with such an enthusiastic school and to know that the future will be in such good hands.? Peter Jones, headteacher at Milton Abbot, said: ?This has been a fantastic day for both children and staff. We have all learned a lot and in a fun way too! ?By the end of the week we had started to see the links between the themes that make sustainability such a huge issue. 'The children were quick to grasp the notion that every little bit counts and that local action can have a global impact.? A special exhibition of the children?s work has been on display at the school for parents and visitors to view.