Waterford secondary school students take part in 'Rubbish' film festival
Students from St Declan's Community College took part in the Rubbish Film Festival
Students from a secondary school in County Waterford took part in a film festival recently that featured rubbish films.
However, it wasn't that the films were bad - quite the opposite - because the Rubbish Film Festival 2026 was a creative event that focused attention on shaping the planet's future.
Over the course of two days creative students, from St Declan's Community College, were delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the festival.
"This Creative Festival began with a simple idea: young people’s voices matter in shaping our planet’s future," said a spokesperson for the school.
"Students were empowered by their facilitator Justin Cullen, to harness their creativity and tackle pressing environmental issues through the media of film," she added.
"When young filmmakers tell stories about climate action, waste reduction, and responsible resource use, entire communities listen," said the spokesperson
"The mission is to nurture these voices, turning raw imagination into impactful media that inspires learning, dialogue, and tangible steps toward a greener, cleaner world," she added.
She went on to comment: "We wish our hardworking transition year students every success in their regional heats. We have no doubt that the work they have created will have a positive impact on all who view it."
