Tore school receives Eco-award
Through their attempts to make their school and local community a greener place to live and learn in, pupils at Tore Primary School have gained the Bronze Eco Schools award for their school.
As part of their Eco Schools project, which began as a class project in April this year, Tore pupils are recycling waste and scrap paper which is now taken to the recycling bins located in the car park of Tore Community Hall.
Lynne Caddell, Acting Head Teacher said: “The children are becoming far more aware of energy efficiency, switching off lights for example, and litter in the playground was an issue but it is hardly ever found now.”
Mrs Sally Thorne, class teacher and leader of the Eco-committee said: “We are looking forward to gaining our silver award and intend to keep on the campaign trail to make all of Tore a ‘greener’ place in which to live.”
Tore Primary School Eco-committee is made up of pupils: Kelsey Miller, Ruairidh Fraser, Drew Drummond, Johanna Hulks, Paul Holden, and Rhia MacKenzie.
Eco Schools is an award scheme, designed to fit into the curriculum that gets everyone in the school and local community involved in making their school environment better and aims to make sustainable development a part of the life and ethos of the school.
The Eco Schools scheme offers schools:
• an opportunity to make environmental issues a part of the life of the school;
• an opportunity to help develop young people's decision-making skills;
• curriculum materials and ideas for projects and events;
• access to a network of support agencies;
• links with other schools in the UK and Europe;
• a prestigious award;
• opportunities for local and national publicity; and
• potential for financial savings.
The scheme require the full support of the head teacher and school board; a willingness to involve pupils in decision-making and action at every stage; active involvement of staff and the wider school community; and a willingness to take action to instigate long-term change.
Further information about the Eco Schools scheme can be found on the internet at www.eco-schools.org.uk.