This academic year, pupils at Chislet received international accreditation for their exceptional work in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness amongst their peers. Our Eco Club committee took responsibility for spearheading their school’s environmental initiatives. With support from Mrs Sydenham and Ms Cousins they picked litter from around our village, created bee and butterfly attracting gardens, learnt about sustainability, food miles, established composting within the school and were lucky enough to receive visits from speakers. Additionally, they raised funds for this through plant sales. 

The Eco-Schools programme, established in 1994, is now implemented in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2023-24, more than 1.4 million pupils attended an Eco-School in England.

Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, said: ‘The Eco-Schools’ Green Flag is an international benchmark that demonstrates a commitment to fighting climate change and a high standard of sustainable practice. Students and staff who earn this award deserve recognition for their dedication toward protecting our planet. Every day, they demonstrate that each of us can contribute to making our planet a better, more sustainable, place.’

Well done all, and as a reward...