Brimrod Primary School awarded coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag

Pupils at Brimrod Primary collaborated with teacher Miss Firth to conduct an environmental review of their school

Pupils at Brimrod Primary School have earned an international accreditation this academic year, recognising their work in making their school more environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow pupils.

Eco-Schools is an international education programme that prompts young people to explore sustainability and climate change and take action.

Pupils at Brimrod collaborated with their teacher Miss Firth to conduct an environmental review, assessing how eco-friendly their school is. They reviewed everything from the school’s recycling practices, to energy usage, to how environmental themes are covered in classrooms. Building on their findings, the pupils and Miss Firth planned a year of activities that would up their green credentials.

The group connected their work to three Eco-Schools topics: biodiversity, energy and waste.

Activities included building a bug hotel, implementing new paper recycling bins across school and taking part in the ‘Big Battery Hunt’ campaign.

Miss Firth said: “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the children within the Eco-Committee. They have shown a real passion for making the school more eco-friendly and have been invested in understanding how this shapes their future.”

Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, said: “Earning an Eco-Schools Green Flag Award takes passion, commitment and a desire to make a difference. Pupils should be proud of their great work. They’re an inspiration and it makes us feel heartened and positive about the future of our planet.”