Sponsored by Belfast Harbour and organised through Action Renewables, the unique competition came to a dramatic climax at today's environmental challenge day at W5, during which the six short-listed teachers and their classes enjoyed an interactive 'Talking Rubbish' show and learnt how to invent wind-powered racing machines - as well as meeting the Environment Minster and Webster the Port Monster.

The Green Teacher of the Year 2010 Award was launched by the Minister in May, with every primary school pupil across Northern Ireland invited to nominate their teacher and explain, in no more than 100 words, the hard work their teacher does to look after the environment and educate children about 'green' issues. Mr. Stevenson has educated his pupils on the effects of global warming, saving water and biodegradable products, turning the school grounds into an outdoor classroom in the process, while Mrs McGauley taught her pupils about recycling batteries, clothes and CDs as well as starting an 'Eco Club'.

Congratulating the two winners and all of the teachers and finalists involved in the Challenge Day, Roy Adair, Belfast Harbour CEO, said:

'It was tremendous to see so many schoolchildren from across Northern Ireland interact with each other at the Challenge Day and be educated about the importance of caring for their environment in such a fun-filled way. The Harbour would like to congratulate all of the finalists, with particular praise for Mr Stevenson and Mrs McGauley on their success. The entries for what is the second year of the competition were so strong; it is no surprise that our expert judging panel could not separate the two joint winners'

The Ulster Orchestra presented a very unusual, distinguished guest at its concert on 27th May...a six foot tall friendly sea monster.

'Webster the Port Monster', Belfast Harbour's environmental guardian, took to the stage during the one hour concert based on a theme very close to Webster's heart - Water! Prior to the concert performance, Belfast Harbour in conjunction with the Ulster Orchestra staged a series of musical workshops with 14 Belfast Primary Schools.

The water themed concert - 'Webster's WaterWorks with the Ulster Orchestra' - will feature music from Richard Strauss, Smetana, Handel, Britten and pieces by the renowned American composer, John Williams, who wrote the hugely recognized movie music for JAWS.

The workshops prior to the concert allowed the players to discuss their careers as musicians and to explain what it is like to perform with the Ulster Orchestra. Beyond listening to some wonderful pieces of music, pupils had the chance to explore their own musical creativity using percussion instruments and get the opportunity to perform a piece at the concert alongside the other schools and Webster.

Roy Adair, Chief Executive of Belfast Harbour explained that the Ulster Orchestra project fits perfectly into the organisation's Corporate Responsibility programme.

'This is going to be a fantastic event and we are really delighted to be able to give hundreds of children the chance to experience the music of the Ulster Orchestra. For many of the children this is an opportunity for them to see something totally different - to experience the Ulster Hall, to engage with Webster the Port Monster and to hear classical music, possibly for the first time' he said.