10th October 2022
Eco Council
Pupils at St Joan of Arc have been awarded a coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag.
Pupils at St Joan of Arc have earned an international accreditation this academic year, recognising their amazing work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow pupils.
Eco-Schools is an international education programme that prompts young people to explore sustainability and climate change and take action.
Pupils at St Joan of Arc collaborated with Miss Hickey to conduct an environmental review, assessing how eco-friendly their school is. They reviewed everything from the school’s recycling practices, to energy usage, to how environmental themes are covered in classrooms. Building on their findings, the pupils and Miss Hickey planned a year of activities that would up their green-credentials.
The group connected their work to 3 Eco-Schools topics: Global Citizenship, litter and school grounds.
Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, said: “Earning an Eco-Schools Green Flag Award takes passion, commitment and a desire to make a difference. Pupils should be proud of their great work. They’re an inspiration and it makes us feel heartened and positive about the future of our planet.”
To learn more about Eco-Schools head to www.eco-schools.org.uk
