The Eco Schools programme is an international initiative that encourages pupils to engage with environmental and sustainable development issues.
The programme is a learning resource and topic areas include: Litter, Waste Minimisation, Transport, Healthy Living, Energy, Water, School Grounds and Global Citizenship.
Pupils take key roles in decision making and participation in order to reduce the environmental impact of their school. In this way, Eco-Schools extend learning beyond the classroom and develop responsible citizenship attitudes both at home and in the wider community.
The Eco Schools International Green Flag, awarded to schools with high achievement in their programme, is a recognised and respected eco-label for performance in Education for Sustainable Development. The Eco-Schools programme is a long-term activity, with the award being re-assessed and renewed every two years.
We were awarded our first Green Flag award in Summer 2018! Well done everyone!
We were awarded our Phase 5 for Healthy Schools!
The link below gives some great ideas for healthy meals.
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/healthy-food-kids-will-love
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/childhealth6-15/Pages/Lighterlunchboxes.aspx
Our School Eco Code- Written by Year 5/6 and a copy will be placed in every class in the school.
L is for Litter that should never be seen.
L is for Land, keep it green and clean.
A is for Abolish pollution in the air.
N is for Nurture plants big and small.
F is for finding renewable energy.
A is for Acres of clean space.
I is for It all makes a huge difference.
R is for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Useful Links
keepwalestidy
Energyhog