Environmental Education
• Eco education is built into the timetable for Years 3-5; their pupil-led research includes topics from endangered species and tropical reefs to Amazing Africa and our Carbon Footprint
• Pre-Prep Outdoor Learning and Junior Forest School
• Junior trips to wildlife parks
• Live invertebrates in science
• Weekly Saturday Morning Eco Club
• Our Science curriculum includes topics about ecology, food chains, fossil fuels etc.
• Geography study of climate change
• Switch off for Sustainability’ Day
Biodiversity
• The Friends school pond has frequent involvement from all pupils in maintaining and studying the environment
• Biodiversity sampling in science
• On campus wild meadows
• Bug Hotels are built by Year 3 and 4 Buildings
• LED lights are being rolled out across all classrooms
Community
• Friends projects to develop areas of the school including the pond, working with Knight Frank and Burden’s Garden Services
• School excursions to the beach to litterpick.
Children are encouraged to pick up any rubbish at school
• Raised money for charities including the Sherborne Community Kitchen Raised, TUSK, Dorset Wildlife Trust, the Crisis Homeless Charity, the Kohima Educational Trust
• Friends cake sale to raise £500 for Ukraine and £352 for Dorset Wildlife Trust
• Bird Box Project with local primary schools and Dorset Wildlife Trust Food
• Meat-free Mondays, vegetarian options available every day
• The Catering Team regularly monitor the food waste to ensure they can adjust future quantities where needed
• The school holds regular food committee meetings involving the children, and representatives from our Catering Team to discuss the menu options and food waste
Waste
• Paper recycling bins
• Staff are encouraged to shred any paper or card they can.
• A water bottle initiative across the whole school to remove single-use plastics. Children are asked to bring in their own labelled water bottles.
• Reduced plastic use for break time snacks and match teas
• A popular Junk Modelling Club held in Enrichment and on Saturday Mornings
• Reducing our print
• Scrap wood from Design & Technology is used for creative Enrichment projects in Design & Technology and Art
• Food Waste Scheme implemented by Catering Team
Procurement
• Recycled wood is used in Design & Technology for projects
• English Fiction books are brought in second-hand
• A second-hand school uniform shop is run by parent volunteers
Travel
• Pupils encouraged to walk or cycle to school
• Shared transportation for matches and away games
• The school is located two minutes from Sherborne train station
• Pupils are encouraged not to waste food Energy
• All staff and pupils are encouraged to switch off lights, boards or computers not being used
Water
• Infra-red taps automatically switch off