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Adcote School is taking part in the Eco Schools programme. In order to do this successfully we have formed a commitee which includes members of staff and will be led by our Geography teacher, Dr. Hindson. If any parents are interested to help us with the project then please contact Dr. Hindson through the School office. Our first meeting was held on Friday 29th January in the School library.
Eco-Schools offers our school:
The opportunity to make environmental and global issues an intrinsic part of the life of the school.
The opportunity to develop young people's decision-making skills.
Curriculum materials and ideas for projects and events.
Access to a network of support agencies across England and beyond.
Links with other schools in the UK, Europe and Africa.
A prestigious award.
Potential for financial savings.
Eco Schools is much more than an environmental management system for schools. It is a programme for promoting environmental awareness in a way that links to most, if not all, curriculum subjects. In particular, many cross-curricular issues such as citizenship, PSHE, health education, social and environmental justice and the global dimension can be tackled through involvement in Eco Schools.
It is also an accredited award scheme. There are three levels of award. The first two levels of award are the Bronze and Silver Awards. The top level of award is the Green Flag Award, which must be renewed every two years. A school is considered to be a permanent Eco-School once it has gained its Fourth Green Flag.
Our first task is to carry out an audit and then an action plan drawn up to decide on the areas, where we could, as a school, become more environmentally and ecologically aware.
To find out more about the Eco Schools programme please follow the link below:
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