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The initiative, which is student-run, aims to educate our
community to become more sustainable and to educate for
responsible attitudes towards the earth's resources and
to help develop good practices.
Following the Eco-Schools' framework, we have undertaken
an Environmental Review of the school, developed an Action
Plan and, to date, have implemented numerous projects to
reduce waste. These include a system for managing paper
and an energy conservation project in collaboration with
the Carbon Trust.
We have also been working with other schools and organisations
to help share and develop good practices including the local
council, Batheaston Primary School, and World AIMS (World
Action in Methodist Schools). We are developing an environmental
section of our school website to encourage communication
with schools worldwide.
Students have successfully involved the whole community,
including teaching and non-teaching staff, SMT, governors
and parents, by means of assemblies, presentations, articles,
etc. For example, the Maintenance Department have worked
with students to implement energy saving schemes and a governor
gave a well-received talk on Bio diesel to science students.
Students have persuaded governors to incorporate education
for sustainable development in our mission statement.
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To pupils: Pupils respond enthusiastically to environmental
issues which they see as relevant and feel empowered to
help. Projects encourage inclusion as all interested can
contribute regardless of ability. Education for sustainable
development lends itself to cross-curricular links.
To the school: Working together on environmental projects
has developed good relationships within the school community.
Potential financial savings are considerable: the Carbon
Trust estimates we could save over £80,000 per year by reducing
our energy costs alone. The outcome of many projects has
generated positive publicity for the school.
To others: By working with members of the wider community,
we have been able to share good practices and learn from
each other.
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