Last term, our school began its journey toward becoming an eco-school. The first initiative was establishing a school allotment, which involved clearing a plot of land and using recycled materials to build planting boxes for winter crops. Each week, students have learned to identify the vegetables and herbs we’re growing, plant new seeds, and care for the plants as they develop.
Additionally, Year 8 students created fun board games, which they shared with Year 2 pupils before the Christmas holidays. The aim was to teach them about sustainability in an engaging way while also fostering interaction between Primary and Secondary students.
This term, we plan to expand the school allotment further and repurpose outdoor furniture to create a relaxing space where students can connect with nature.
Looking ahead, we will form a sustainability committee composed of staff and students to design projects focused on paper and water use across the school. We warmly invite parents who are interested or have relevant expertise to join us in these efforts.
Finally, we’re thrilled to share that our Sustainability Day, held last summer, has been featured on the Food Educators website (an EU project promoting food education) as a model for teachers planning off-timetable events.
