The Environment
The school has undertaken a number of environental initiatives as outlined:
- The school has active Eco Committees and groups, which raise awareness of environmental issues through assemblies and Eco Awareness Days, and has undertaken environmental audits and implemented action plans to encourage greater environmental responsibility.
- The school operates a paper, printer cartridge and mobile phone recycling service for its staff and pupils, and recycles food waste from the dining halls.
- The school runs a ‘Fair Trade' stall each week, and is working towards ‘Fair Trade' status.
- The school leases land from the Royal Parks, which is being developed into an environmental zone. Local schools have been invited to help develop and utilise.
- The school was recognised as an Eco School (Bronze Award) in October 2009. See http://www.eco-schools.org.uk/ for the benchmark for accreditation.