A small Cape Breton school is getting national recognition for its environmental efforts. 

The Donkin School is the only school in Nova Scotia to receive eco-certification at the platinum level from EcoSchools Canada, a non-profit group focused on building sustainable communities.

The school has about 130 students ranging from pre-primary to Grade 8 and has undertaken many initiatives including community cleanups and energy conservation days. 

"We turned off the lights for a day," said Grade 8 stu…