Transcripts: Heathlands
- Are you working to make your school greener?
We are trying to.
- What are you doing / have you done?
Cardboard and paper are recycled by the contractor who collects and sorts the rubbish.
We are building a garden and pond area for the children to learn about the environment
We are also renting an alotment to teach children about growing their own food and being sustainable.
- Do students support you in this mission?
Not really - they aren't encouraged to do so.
They are helping with the gardening though.
- Is it something your school takes very seriously?
We would like to, there is a very keen teacher, but it's finding the time and resources.
- Do you think you would benefit from external assistance in making your school greener?
If so, in what?
More knowledge about the little things you can do to help the planet.
- Are green issues covered in timetabled lessons or extra-curricular sessions (tutorials)?
PHSE lessons do cover the topic briefly.
- Important Messages for the Site
The children should be encouraged, as they are the future.
- Suggestions
Lesson plans on the site to help teachers put the green message across.
Targets for recycling and cutting down on power use.
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