Shepherdswell Academy has once again earned the prestigious Eco-Schools Green flag, recognising their commitment to promoting eco-awareness and making the school environmentally friendly.
Pupils at Shepherdswell Academy formed an Eco Council to look at green ideas that could improve the school and care for the environment. They developed a year-long plan of action, including ways to increase the amount of rubbish recycled, taking part in litter picks and switching off lights and equipment when not in use.
Shepherdswell Academy Head of School Ellen Williams said: “The Eco Council has put in lots of hard work to help everyone at the school to think more about our environment, and make the small changes that make a big difference to help protect our planet. Well done to all of the Shepherdswell #EMATters for helping us to achieve the Green Flag award once again.”
The Eco-Schools programme was established in 1994 and is now delivered in more than 70 countries across the globe. More than one million pupils attended an Eco-School in England in 2022-23. To learn more about Eco-Schools head to www.eco-schools.org.uk
The school has received an Eco-School Green Flag to display in school and certificates for its eco-committee members.
#EMATter school Shepherdswell Academy is part of East Midlands Academy Trust.