YOUNGSTERS have been learning about the oil industry thanks to a series of talks about Shell’s operation at Stanlow.
More than 800 children from schools in the Ellesmere Port area have taken part in the initiative, aimed at all children in Year Three to Year Seven.
They are offered free of charge and involve a representative from Shell, Dave Platt, visiting the school to talk about a variety of topics including how Stanlow works, animal habitats, plants and wildlife.
The talks also include presentations containing pictures of Stanlow’s wildlife, the story of how oil is extracted and processed to produce numerous everyday products, and the opportunity for children to get involved in role play and debate. A gift is then issued to the children at the end.
Shell public affairs assistant Rachel Strefford said: “This is a unique resource that educates children about the environment and at the same time enables them to understand the importance of the oil and chemical products we manufacture on site.
“Young children are not only given the opportunity to understand the workings of nature and the oil industry but also they have a fun time.
“Teachers are able to choose from a variety of components and tailor the talks to their needs.
“The scheme was piloted in the borough at the beginning of the year and proved to be a huge success with the schools that took part.”
The talks were launched by Shell to mark the 100th anniversary of the merging of interests between the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and the “Shell” Transport and Trading Company Limited.
Any school interested in taking part can contact Rachel Strefford on 0151 350 4137.
