Passionate Students Leading the Way

One of the key reasons for this achievement is the dedication of our Eco-Committee, made up of 24 students spanning Year 7 to Year 13. The committee has taken ownership of our school’s sustainability initiatives, starting with a comprehensive Environmental Review. This process, completed by the students themselves, allowed them to assess the school’s current environmental impact and identify areas for improvement. Their drive, determination, and enthusiasm have been key to shaping the school’s ongoing environmental projects.

Comprehensive and Impactful Actions

Our Eco-Committee, along with Mr Price crafted a thoughtful and ambitious Action Plan designed to make a tangible difference in the school and wider community. Activities include a waste management and recycling program, collaborations with local organisations, clothing re-use swap-shops, the ‘Bug Hotel’ biodiversity project and outreach efforts that have successfully raised awareness about environmental issues. The school’s reduction in its carbon footprint and energy output this year is a testament to the effectiveness of these initiatives.  As a school we also highlighted how sustainability has been embedded into our curriculum across all key stages – we ran a broad spectrum of trips and residentials which engaged students in areas such as biodiversity, nature and the environment as well as offering our Sixth Form students with opportunities to lead in sustainability.  A highlight of our Eco-Schools journey is the work started on our school’s Eco-Charter. This document reflects the school’s values and aspirations, with clear goals for future environmental action to help the school to move on to the highest ‘Merit’ green flag award.

Applying for the Award

To receive the Green Flag, our school followed a rigorous process that included completing the Eco-Schools Environmental Review, developing an Action Plan and identifying how sustainable action and awareness is built into our curriculum. To achieve the more competitive accreditation we knew that the application required a detailed submission, including examples of student work, evidence of the school’s eco-friendly initiatives and records of our community involvement with events such as our Alliance Sustainability conference and the annual ‘Rubbish Friends’ community conference.

Mr Price, who is the schools Sustainability lead said “We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our Eco-Committee and the entire school community. This award is a reflection of the hard work, creativity, and passion that our students have shown for protecting the environment. We are excited to continue our eco-journey and look forward to making an even greater impact in the future.”