EcoSchools Distinction 2025!
Across the last academic year,ย our Eco-Committee led the way in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness across school and in the community. Their exceptional efforts have been recognised with the prestigious, internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation with Distinction – the highest possible accolade!
The Eco-Schools programme, established in 1994, has been inspiring young environmentalists for over 30 years. It has grown into a global movement, with Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation awarded to schools in more than 100 countries. In England alone, the programme reaches over 1 million young people each year, empowering them to make a positive impact on our planet.
Our young person-led Eco-Committee, supported by our Vocational Lead, Danielle McGivern, embraced Eco-Schools’ trusted seven-step framework to champion positive environmental behaviours and further our school sustainability journey. The Eco-Committee first conducted a thorough review ofย our school environment and curriculum before developing a year-long plan of action. The Action Plan focused on 3 key issues:
- Biodiversity
- Energy
- Global Citizenship
The Eco-Committee undertook various initiatives to address these priorities, including activities such as:
- Carrying out weekly recycling activities in school
- Introducing litter monitors
- Loaning litter pickers to the community
- Working with local schools on their litter picking
- Promoting the composting and proper disposal of food waste
- Making bug hotels and bird feeders.
Jack K, our Eco-Committee Chair Person had the following to say about the award:
“I am very happy with our eco committee because we have all achieved so much this year. We have cleared the goals we set and we have achieved the Eco School green flag award, with distinction. I believe that there is still so much more for our eco committee to get involved with and I hope we can build on what we achieved last year and achieve more in the future, by making a positive difference to our planet.”
In our feedback from Eco-Schools, Mill Green School was complimented on our involvement in RSPB Bid School Birdwatch, the creation of bug hotels and bird feeders to encourage habitat development and increase bividersity on the school site. The drive to reduce energy consumption was also highlighted, with more energy saving schemes planned for the 2025-2026 academic year.
To learn more about the Eco-Schools programme and accreditation, head to www.eco-schools.org.uk.
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