ECO COMMITTEE // part of the Eco Committee . We have litter pickers available in the art department for use on campus during break time and lunch .”
With staff across the foundation in full support , environmental issues have been incorporated into the curriculum . We have had inspiring , environmentallyfocused art installations , investigation into sustainability and eco issues in new products and materials in design , and a competition in biology to study changes in fungi caused by climate change .
Despite the pandemic , the Eco Committee has continued with its work encouraging students to use mindfulness to connect to nature through the Eco Schools ‘ Mindful Minutes Challenge ’ during lockdown .
Miss Robertson said : “ This year the
Eco Committee has been predominantly working together online due to the pandemic , but under usual circumstances , the Eco Committee meets twice per term to discuss future plans , and the team will volunteer for tasks throughout the year .
She continued : “ We are 50 % of the way to achieving our full Eco Schools Green badge . We aim to achieve Silver level by the end of the year , but we need help to get there . We have Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Eco Committee accounts that students can share photos of eco activity outside of school and articles of interest , which can be used as evidence for the next stage of the award submission . Please share with us !”
Members of the Eco Committee are passionate about helping create a cleaner , healthier and more sustainable school environment and they would love to see more students getting involved .
Phoebe Anderson , Fifth Year student and member of the Eco Committee , said : “ Having an Eco Committee in school is so important ! And having students involved , gives first-hand insight on how the school can become more ecofriendly . I am very excited about the new improvements the school has accomplished to help the environment .”
Kai Swanborough , Fifth Year student and fellow Eco Committee member agreed : “ I feel every student should be given a platform to understand the impact of our everyday lives ; it ’ s great that we , as a school , provide an innovative and pro-active Eco Committee that gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to give back , and secure a greener future for themselves .”
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