Three locals schools achieved a silver award as part of their environmental work throughout the year.
New Cumnock, Ochiltree and Netherthird Primary Schools reached the goal for outstanding action across each of the four themes and for their wider engagement and work with the local community including litter picks and a local Climate Change Conference.
All schools are being supported to work towards Bronze, Silver and Gold accreditation and to acknowledge the progress made this year, a highly commended accreditation was introduced for each of the three award categories.
Auchinleck, Dalmellington, Drongan, Lochnorris, Patna and Robert Burns support learning primaries all reached the bronze award category.
Drongan Primary School had a special recognition for energy, while Patna had a special recognition for transport.
Arthur Clarence of Logan Primary School was also an award winner for outstanding service to Sustainable Education.
Councillor Graham Barton, the council’s spokesperson for Children and Young People, Net Zero, Environment, Climate Change and Equalities and Inclusion, officially welcomed the young people to the chambers and presented the Awards.
He said: “Following the progress of our schools on their journey towards net zero is inspirational.
"The ideas that have been put into action have been incredible from reducing food waste to encouraging active travel to reaching out to their local communities to encourage recycling - our children and young people have been working hard with their schools and partners including ASDA to introduce positive change.
“Special mention must also go to Netherthird Primary School that received my award for Outstanding Achievement.
The team from Netherthird Primary have ensured that sustainable education is embedded in the curriculum and that every age group has an opportunity to participate in environmental projects.
"It is particularly impressive as this work continued and flourished even when they were moving to their new school!"
Cllr Barton added: "This year we also introduced staff awards and I was delighted to congratulate Logan Primary School teacher Arthur Clarence.
“As a council we have responded to the call for action, creating a £1 million Climate Change Investment Fund.
"Earlier this month, Cabinet agreed to employ a full time Principal teacher to develop sustainable education across all East Ayrshire schools.
“I was delighted to see 18 schools receive their first Green Flag and seven renew their Green Flag.
"I am delighted that EcoSchools and Keep Scotland Beautiful have recognised the robustness of our award process and enabled our establishments to use our planning and evidence for their submissions.”
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