Lawthorn Primary has been named as Scotland's most sustainable school.
The Irvine primary picked up the Sustainable School prize at the Scottish Education Awards 2010.
Pupils and staff were acknowledged for their focus on sustainability and dedication to countering their impact on the environment.
Youngsters have been tackling carbon emissions by reducing car travel to the school with their Park and Stride project, as well as with the Walk to School and cycling initiatives.
They have also reduced the gas and electricity use at the school thanks to pupil energy monitors, who are appointed to switch off lights and electrical equipment and turn down radiators.
The children are encouraged to reduce, re-use and recycle paper, card, plastic bottles, ink cartridges, mobile phones, spectacles and bottle tops. They have reduced food waste by 80 per cent and uncooked food is turned into compost for use in the school garden.
Sustainable development is firmly part of the school curriculum and pupils take part in lessons on conservation, pollution, fair-trade, wildlife, weather, travel and transport.
And learning doesn't just take place in the classroom - pupils at Lawthorn Primary are responsible for the school gardens and grow vegetables over the summer months. The produce is harvested in the autumn to make soup for the whole school to try.
Lawthorn Primary was selected by the judges as a finalist to highlight the achievements of staff and pupils in raising awareness of sustainable development and implementing changes that have a positive impact on their environment.
Carol Kirk, Corporate Director of Education and Skills for North Ayrshire Council, said:
"We are absolutely thrilled that the pupils and staff at Lawthorn Primary have been recognised for their commitment to sustainability at this year's Scottish Education Awards.
"The children and staff are an outstanding example of the enthusiasm and dedication of young people in North Ayrshire to protecting the environment."
The Scottish Education Awards, now in their ninth year, recognise and reward best practice in Scottish classrooms and highlight the achievements of dedicated individuals who have helped young people fulfil their learning potential.