Eco Learning
Bringing the Curriculum to Life
Our children are empowered to think about their environment and a sustainable world. We engage our children in community projects as well as activities in school so they are socially responsible learning about the environment. We are a member of the national Eco-Schools programme and readily embark on eco-issues.
Queen's Green Canopy Legacy
Our children planted trees over two hundred trees in Apedale Park as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and her legacy.
The Staffordshire County Council rangers continue to ask for our help in caring for the local area.
Gardening Club
Growing plants in school can provide a wealth of benefits for children as plants have been linked to improved concentration and memory as well as a reduction in stress.
The gardening team have cared for a vegetable garden and have gained knowledge which we hope they will continue to use.
Gardening Club builds on the learning inside the classroom and our children enjoy the responsibility this brings.
• We water, clean and repot the growing plants.
• We grow a variety of vegetables.
• We plant and grow in the greenhouse.
• We learn about planting.
Outside Learning: The Bug House
The Bug house has been built up by the children and staff to encourage wildlife in the area. It is located on the back of the school field in the wooded area. Children enjoy searching for the ‘bugs’ and ‘insects’ that make their way in there!
• We are trying to protect our wildlife.
• We are attracting a variety of insects.
• We observe and learn from them as part of our curriculum.
The Greenhouse
In our donated greenhouse we are caring for a variety of plants.
• We grow tomato plants and courgettes.
• We plant flower seeds and pot up strawberry runners.
• We have sunflower growing competitions!
• We look at seasonal opportunities.
Litter Picks
Litter Picking in the Community.
We partner with PCSO and Newcastle Borough Council to encourage our children and families to take pride in their community.
School Grounds
We take part in community litter picks and regularly litter pick our school grounds and local streets.
We encourage children to use the bins.
We encourage children to look tidy-up after themselves.
Working with Others
The garden gang support local nursing homes by caring for their gardens. Children have developed flower beds and made gifts to send some cheer!
We recycle waste including:
o Paper
o Cardboard
o Glass
o Tin
o Plastic
o Food Waste
We make bird feeders and provide information to help parents and children support the wildlife: for example, the declining bee population. We encourage outdoor learning and brining a little of the outside indoors.
Work with Hoglets
Hoglets Wildlife visit school to support learning about animals and their habitats. They always bring animals with them so that children can experience and appreciate the importance of British wildlife.
