We are incredibly proud to share that we have been awarded the prestigious Eco Schools Green Flag with Distinction for the second year in a row – the highest accolade in this internationally recognised programme.
This achievement reflects the passion, commitment and leadership of our Eco Ambassadors, who continue to drive forward our sustainability journey and inspire our whole school community.
A defining highlight of this year was our Eco Ambassadors’ invitation to take part in the COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion, an extraordinary opportunity to connect directly with a major global climate summit.
During the event, our pupils, some as young as seven, interviewed leading marine scientist and climate change expert Professor Matt Frost, who was attending the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. We were immensely proud of the thoughtful, challenging questions our Eco Ambassadors posed. Topics ranged from the environmental impact of COP events themselves, to reducing single-use plastics, whale-friendly shipping routes, and carbon capture beneath the seabed.
Professor Frost praised the pupils’ “excellent questions” and described them as “an amazing group,” while Dr Gemma Connell, who chaired the session, called them “the next wave of changemakers.” It was a powerful moment that demonstrated the confidence, knowledge and global awareness of our pupils.
This experience sits alongside a year of meaningful environmental action across the school. Our Eco journey has included the continued development of our water garden, tree planting with the Woodland Trust, and the creation of our own apiary producing honey, all helping to deepen pupils’ understanding of biodiversity and sustainability.
We have also explored important global issues closer to home. Through learning about food miles, pupils have gained insight into the environmental impact of what we eat, and how everyday choices affect the planet.
Our younger pupils have played an important role too. The carefully designed Year 2 bug hotel demonstrates a fantastic understanding of habitats and biodiversity, while participation in David Shepherd’s global art competition has helped raise awareness of species conservation, particularly the vital role of pollinators.
As a school, we have also taken practical steps to reduce our environmental impact, including introducing electric minibuses to support more sustainable travel.
We are delighted that the Eco Schools assessors recognised both the breadth of our work and the real-world impact of our approach, praising the way our action plan brings our eco-journey to life.
As we celebrate this second consecutive Green Flag with Distinction, we remain committed to building on this success – continuing to share ideas, inspire our wider community, and empower our pupils to lead positive environmental change, both now and in the future.
