"The idea was actually thought up by a small number of pupils from our student eco-group."
He took a bunch of of 12 year old pre pubescent dreamers seriously????
He said: "We cut the heat to see if we can lower our carbon footprint. We let pupils wear as many jumpers as they liked.
"Everyone seemed happy enough although it did get pretty chilly. We sent letters to parents telling them of the plan.
"We had only one complaint and that was from a member of staff. But in the end they just got on with it."
Mr Benzie said he hoped for another eco-day next term, adding: "I'd like it to be a regular event. We have too much heating — sometimes I have to turn it down as it can make students fall asleep.
"The idea was actually thought up by a small number of pupils from our student eco-group."
Perhaps Mr. Benzie is the sly one here. Some Eco-kids wanted to turn down the heat and he complied - on one of the coldest days of the year.
The students certainly got a good lesson in life without carbon energy sources. I like the Scrooge-like comment to put on another coat if they were cold. Nice touch!
"Success" indeed!