Herefordshire schools celebrated as role models
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By Chief Editor
Published on 21 May 2009
Herefordshire schools have been named as role models of sustainable living in a national publication aimed at getting people to reduce their harmful impact on the environment.
The schools – Kings Caple Primary, Staunton-on-Wye Primary, Marden Primary School and Whitecross High School – feature in the publication Positive action: Greening the Local Community which has been published by the National Association for Environmental Education (NAEE) and feature in a series of case studies designed to inspire others to follow their example.
Kings Caple Primary School is mentioned for its Big Tidy Up day when some of the children did a walk around the village picking up litter and clearing up leaves which not only improved the environment but also boosted links with the local community.
Staunton-on-Wye Primary School’s Eco-Committee is included for designing and selling recycled cloth bags to the local community and the school is also praised for its emphasis on outdoor learning.
Marden Primary School is included for installing a wind turbine and solar electricity panels which not only power a proportion of the school but, during the holidays, allows electricity to be exported back into the National Grid.
Whitecross High School is included as an example of how school buildings can be a national flagship for renewable energy use. The school has a sedum roof and the heating in the building is managed so it only comes on when needed.
These schools are used as role models of sustainable living and teachers will find it a useful resource when planning Eco-Schools, Travel Plans and Healthy Schools.
Antonia Fitch, Herefordshire Council’s sustainability officer, said ”We believe this publication is an inspiring resource for the community and schools that would like to become sustainable and are delighted that so many of our schools have been highlighted as examples to follow. A copy of the publication will be sent to all schools in Herefordshire.”
For further information or to request a copy of the publication, contact Antonia on 01432 260132 or email eco-schools@herefordshire.gov.uk
The schools – Kings Caple Primary, Staunton-on-Wye Primary, Marden Primary School and Whitecross High School – feature in the publication Positive action: Greening the Local Community which has been published by the National Association for Environmental Education (NAEE) and feature in a series of case studies designed to inspire others to follow their example.
Kings Caple Primary School is mentioned for its Big Tidy Up day when some of the children did a walk around the village picking up litter and clearing up leaves which not only improved the environment but also boosted links with the local community.
Staunton-on-Wye Primary School’s Eco-Committee is included for designing and selling recycled cloth bags to the local community and the school is also praised for its emphasis on outdoor learning.
Marden Primary School is included for installing a wind turbine and solar electricity panels which not only power a proportion of the school but, during the holidays, allows electricity to be exported back into the National Grid.
Whitecross High School is included as an example of how school buildings can be a national flagship for renewable energy use. The school has a sedum roof and the heating in the building is managed so it only comes on when needed.
These schools are used as role models of sustainable living and teachers will find it a useful resource when planning Eco-Schools, Travel Plans and Healthy Schools.
Antonia Fitch, Herefordshire Council’s sustainability officer, said ”We believe this publication is an inspiring resource for the community and schools that would like to become sustainable and are delighted that so many of our schools have been highlighted as examples to follow. A copy of the publication will be sent to all schools in Herefordshire.”
For further information or to request a copy of the publication, contact Antonia on 01432 260132 or email eco-schools@herefordshire.gov.uk