north farnborough infant 2008 sustainability excellence team presentation to the governing body...
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North Farnborough Infant 2008
Sustainability Excellence Team
Presentation to the Governing Body
November 2008
North Farnborough Infant 2008
Team Members
Sandra CrispElizabeth Whiteley (Gov.)
Jo ColbournHelena Crawford
Carol Mellor and Sue Smith
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Aims of the ESD Team
To become a more sustainable school and to ensure we have a positive
impact on the world around us
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What have we done?
• Continued to produce a detailed action plan
• Undertaken monthly Energy review• Participated in the Rushmoor Walk to
School programme• Planted a copse with the help of
members of school Council and support from the Woodland Trust
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What have we done?
• Started to raise money for the Zambian Porridge Club following an assembly presented by members of the Salesian College Farnborough Sixth Form. The aim is to raise awareness of other children around the world.
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What have we done?
• Supported our School ECO Code
Our Eco – CodeW alk to school
O nly use what you need
R ecycle and reuse
L ights out when not in use
D on’t drop litter
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What have we done?
• Signed up for Recycle for Hampshire’s recycling challenge. We are currently in 10th position on the leader board
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• Updated our eco notice board to keep everyone
informed
What have we done?
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• All classes compost fruit snack left overs and Year 2 compost monitors empty these daily – the staff also compost their tea bags!
• We use rechargeable Batteries
• Encourage use of the recycling bins in classrooms
What are we doing?
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What are we doing?
•We encourage children & staff to reduce lighting & heating & close doors where ever possible. Some classes have light monitors
•Y2 Computer Monitors check the ICT suite at the end of each day
Please turn me off when you leave the room
SAVE ENERGY
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And finally as if that is not enough
we have
• now achieved the Silver Eco-Schools Award after achieving our Bronze award last year!
and .................
• Entered Rushmoor in Bloom 2008 winning Best Bug Island, receiving a prize of £120 worth of
• plants• Received Highly Commended for the Best School Grounds project• Received Commended for the Best
‘Reach for the sky’ pot project.North Farnborough
Infant 2008
North Farnborough Infant 2008
What we need to do?
• Ensure ESD is embedded in our planning
• Ensure the School grounds including the pond are used by everyone.
• Continue to involve Rushmoor in our action and travel plans
Also ..............
• Raising the profile of sustainability by holding a Sustainability week in March 2009 with activities to encourage a more sustainable school
• Aim towards achieving Green Flag status by focusing on our sensory garden
North Farnborough Infant 2008