Sustainability
Sustainability in Action
Across our school you will see children:
- Recycling in classrooms and throughout the school.
- Taking part in Forest School, gardening and outdoor learning.
- Walking, cycling and scooting to school whenever possible.
- Caring for our school grounds and local environment.
- Learning about climate change and how everyday choices can make a positive difference.
- Meeting local organisations and community partners who inspire environmental responsibility.
We are also committed to reducing our environmental impact by increasing the use of digital systems and reducing unnecessary paper use wherever possible.
Our Priorities
Our Climate Action Plan sets out how we will continue to make Thringstone Primary School more sustainable.
Our priorities include:
- Reducing energy use and our carbon footprint.
- Making the school grounds more supportive of wildlife
- Reducing waste and promoting reuse and recycling.
- Helping children and staff understand environmental issues and become more understand their role in creating a sustainable future.
Eco-Council
Charlton-on-Otmoor Primary School Eco-Council
A new Eco-Council is elected for each academic year. In September, the children are asked if they would like to represent their year group by becoming an Eco-Warrior and we hold elections in class to nominate a representative for each year group.
Our School Eco-Warriors are lead the school through the process of maintaining Eco Schools Green Flag Award. We are very proud to have gained accreditation for the past 5 years!
Ten steps have to be carried out by the Eco Council to raise awareness of many eco issues and encourage the children at Charlton-on-Otmoor Primary School to become informed citizens and to care for and understand their planet.
Over the past few years, we have raised over £250 for WWF; participated in 'Cut your Carbon'; litter picked around the community; celebrated World Water Day; planted new flowers and trees on the school grounds; and plenty more!
If you are looking for ideas on how to be more eco-friendly, or would like to do know more, these websites provide plenty of ideas for children:
https://www.youngclimatewarriors.org/
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/support-us/act/your-school/green-tree-schools-award/go-green-in-15/
https://www.eco-schools.org.uk/eco-projects/
