STUDENTS from St Albans Secondary College headed to the front of the classroom last week as part of Kids Teaching Kids Week.

The youngsters traded their school books for the teacher’s red pen and ruler and offered their knowledge and passion on environmental issues to eager peers.

Students educated pupils from St Albans Primary School and St Albans Meadows Primary School on ways to conserve water and make a difference to the environment.

Sandy Dorigo, Leadership Liaison Co-ordinator at St Albans Secondary College, said that being part of the program helped raise awareness of the importance of trying to make an effort at both school and home.

“It’s been so exciting for our school and students to be part of this national effort to have more kids teaching kids about the environment – and see just what kids can do when they put their hearts and minds into making a difference,” Ms Dorigo said.

Event co-ordinator Aarron Wood said students often had more interesting and creative teaching methods compared to the usual classroom format, with songs, comedy, dance, drama and even rap being the preferred choice for most teenagers.