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Well done Cornholme!

We are now the proud owners of the Silver Award. This term we have a new Eco School committee who are raring to go and brimming over the top with ideas.

 What We Will Do

• Continue to promote our scheme. Jade will make an artistic poster at home and we can display it in the hall.
• We will decide on our Eco Code and display it around school and on our website.
• Look into Class recycling schemes. Mrs. Aherne's classroom is a good example.
• Manage our waste. We may look into making a compost bin into which we will put the fruit that the Infants have in the morning playtime.
• The compost could be used to grow our own Fruit and Veg in the school garden.
• Work towards Silver!

What is Eco Schools?

The Eco-Schools programme helps schools to improve their environment, reduce waste and become more sustainable.  The pupils take the lead role in deciding how to tackle issues such as Litter, Waste, Healthy Lifestyles, Energy and Water saving, Transport to school, and developing the School Grounds.
 
A pupil committee decides which areas need attention, after a thorough survey has been done. Working alongside adults and with help from outside agencies, the Eco-Schools programme takes learning beyond the classroom and develops responsible citizenship attitudes both at home and in the community.

What is our Action Plan?

Our action plan is

·      Make the school aware that we are now an Eco School by designing a poster.

·      Recycle waste paper make people aware.

·      Turn off lights when not used.

·      Close doors to keep heat in.

·      Turn taps off!

·      Turn off computers when not used.

·      Be Aware that we are an Eco School

Further Information

Litter: The bane of some schools and communities and a key area of importance for the scheme.

Waste minimisation: Reducing, re-using, and recycling leads to an appreciation of the materials we find on our planet and the importance of reducing the waste we generate.

Energy: Efficient use of lighting and heating in schools and learning to switch equipment off once it has been used helps schools to save money and reduce the carbon produced.

Water: Several actions can be taken which will prevent our streams and rivers from being used to top up our water supplies:

• installing percussion taps that operate for a few seconds
• adding water saving devices in cisterns
• fitting passive infra-red controls on urinals
• setting up water butts to collect rain water

With increasingly warm summer temperatures, water restrictions will continue and the need to conserve water remains important.

Transport: Travel to school by car has increased enormously in the last 20 years, contributing to congested roads, and in turn leading to greater pollution and increased rates of asthma. Pupils who walk are gaining a valuable opportunity to exercise, are exposed to much less pollution than they would inside a car, and arrive at school alert and ready to learn.

Healthy living: The importance of exercise and a balanced diet are lessons for the well being of pupils in school. Support is available through transport-related work, including developing School Travel Plans.

School grounds: Used well, they can lead to purposeful, happy playtimes and learning experiences. They can include havens of peace, arenas for the next Olympic champions, and homes for wildlife.

Biodiversity: With research, discussion and imaginative planting, school grounds can foster a huge range of plant and animal species.

Global perspectives:'think global, act local' reminds us all that we share the same planet and face the same environmental issues. Together we can make decisions that will benefit the world for future generations.

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