As proud holders of the Eco-Schools Green Flag Accreditation – the highest recognition for sustainability in schools- we continue to lead the way in environmental education and sustainable practices.
What are Coppice Valley’s main environmental goals?
Our environmental work is rooted in sustainability education and community care. You can find out more about our initiatives on our website: Coppice Valley Primary School – Red Kite Learning Trust – What we’re proud of…
How will the new recycling bins change daily life for our pupils?
These new bins will make recycling a seamless part of everyday school life, helping our pupils develop lifelong habits of environmental responsibility. Key changes include:
· Colour-Coded Bins: Bins are clearly colour-coded throughout the school to help pupils quickly identify where to dispose of different types of waste.
· Waste Separation: We now separate food waste, general waste, plastics, and paper/card recycling. This helps pupils understand the importance of sorting waste correctly.
· Pencil Shavings Collection: Pencil shavings are gathered and used as kindling in our Forest School, as a source of carbon in our composting and as moisture retention in our soi. All showing pupils how waste can be repurposed in a sustainable way.
· Battery Collection: Our Community Hub now collects used batteries to ensure safe and responsible disposal.
· Pens and Glue Stick Recycling: We’ve started collecting empty pens and glue sticks, as they make up a significant portion of school waste. This initiative helps reduce our environmental footprint.
How do we teach sustainability at Coppice Valley?
Sustainability is woven into everyday school life. Our pupils don’t just learn about environmental care—they put it into practice. From an early age, they’re encouraged to develop habits that will have a lasting impact on the environment.
We’re lucky to have a dedicated team of staff, environmental experts, and community leaders who bring a wealth of experience to our initiatives. Our site manager, a former farmer, brings practical sustainability knowledge, and one of our governors, a local councillor, ensures our work aligns with broader community efforts.
For more information about the npower Business Solutions Foundation, visit their website: npower Business Solutions Foundation | Community Fund.
We’re thrilled about this initiative and can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have on our school and wider community!
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