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ECO
ECO Warriors
Our ECO Warriors are made up of two elected representatives from each of the 6 year groups. They meet regularly each half term to decide on the topics they wish the school to focus on.
Our 2025/2026 ECO Warriors are:
Head ECO warriors Florence and Max
And their team are: Tiwa, Logan, Isla, Ravi, Faye, Alex, Lynah, Irfan, Aria, Avalyn, Jamie and Rio
Together, they have developed the following Eco code.
Our ECO Code
As a Green Flag school, we have undertaken to find any means we can to learn how to save the planet and take action accordingly. We will do this by:
- Looking for different ways to save, recycle and reuse the Earth’s precious resources
- Being courageous advocates for the preservation of the environment , particularly habitats
- Finding alternative ways to save energy
The children will work with school staff, parents and members of the local community to ensure the respect we believe the planet deserves, is shown by all.
The Eco Warriors have spearheaded several campaigns within the school over the last 4 years to promote the need to protect the planet. Here are just a few:
- Composting food waste on "meat free Monday's"
- All electrical equipment is turned off when leaving a room
- Waste Weeks, where the focus has been reducing the amount of plastic sent to landfill
- Had recycling drives for batteries, e-waste and clothes
- We now back our display boards with fabric that can be reused over and over rather than with paper which is used once and then thrown away
- We are working to reduce the use of laminating and using cardboard or reusable plastic pockets to protect work that needs to be durable
- We are conducting more litter picking sessions
- We have taken part in No Mow May and Let it Bloom June to encourage more wildlife to our school grounds
- We take part in the annual Cut Your Carbon campaign
- The children collected bottle lids and ECO/Gardening made some wonderful art for the garden
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To achieve the Eco-Schools Green Flag award, schools must demonstrate that they have implemented the Seven Steps of the Eco-Schools programme and taken pupil-led action on at least three of the nine Eco-Schools topics for their first Green Flag, and five topics for renewals, while involving the whole school and wider community.
We are now Eco Schools Green Flag with distinction ? years in a row.
As a school, we are committed to working on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Litter Squad is made up of a group of very keen year 5 and 6 pupils who, alongside the ECO Warriors, help by picking up litter in our school grounds or the streets nearby to our school. We also educate all our children not to drop litter in line with our ECO Code. We took part in Keep Britain Tidy’s Big School Clean Campaign.
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The Garden
We are lucky to have a large amount of outdoor space at our school and over the past few years, our dedicated gardener, Matt, has worked very hard to improve and enhance this space to provide varied habitats and great opportunities for learning outside. We try to spend as much time as we can in the outside classroom with the hope that eventually, weather permitting, each year group can have a dedicated day each week when some of their learning can happen outside. This year Matt has made a small sensory garden for our SEN. Everything can be either touched or smelled.
Gardening Club
Our Green Team have worked with the school gardener on creating an environment that focuses on sustainability and biodiversity, and they have created a peaceful haven for all. They have reached level five award with the RHS school garden campaign, have had an article written about them and even taken part in photoshoot for a new garden campaign. They also came 1st in the Tower Hamlets in Bloom Best School Establishment, 2nd for Wildlife Garden and Judges Choice.
The areas of the garden include:
- Deadhedges
- A small woodland with native flora
- Hoverfly pond (a small puddle with water-loving plants)
- Meadow (which is linked to the Eco Schools BLUE Campaign - Rewilding Britain school by school)
- Butterfly Garden (with planting to encourage Butterflies and butterfly count)
- Bug Hotel (reused materials stacked to encourage over -wintering bugs)
- Wildlife pond
- Bee Hive (not real but with planting and bee hotels to encourage bees)
- RSPB song bird initiative
Single-use plastics are plastic items designed for only one use before being discarded or recycled. They are a significant source of pollution, contributing to environmental damage and phosing risks to both wildlife and human health. We are slowly banning these from our school. Straws, cutlery and plates have been the first to go and soon single-use bottles are next! Year three did a fantastic assembly about plastic pollution. Listen to the song they sang for awareness here!
Be citizens of the planet
Is being eco-friendly at home a goal of yours? It can be overwhelming to figure out how to be more environmentally friendly at home, especially with a tight budget.
Fortunately, there are many ways that being sustainable and saving money can go hand in hand. In fact, going green is usually the ideal option for saving “green”!
By reducing waste, choosing energy-saving options, cutting out single-use plastics, and taking other simple steps, we can strive for a more planet-oriented and frugal lifestyle as individuals and as a family. The key is to make small, manageable changes that will add up over time. That way, the whole family can adjust seamlessly and feel like they are making a positive difference.
There are plenty of little habits we can implement in our homes that can help reduce landfill waste, create cleaner air, reduce deforestation, and conserve natural resources, all while being kind to your budget.
We have compiled tips for being eco-friendly and have split them into easily digestible categories such as water conservation. So if your children ask how to save the environment, you will be prepared!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – these three 'R' words are an important part of sustainable living, as they help to cut down on the amount of waste we have to throw away.
It's Really simple!
Reduce the amount of waste you produce.
Reuse items as much as you can before replacing them.
Recycle items wherever possible.
Using the 3 'R's also helps to minimise the amount of space needed for landfill sites, where waste materials are disposed
How to Reduce Water Usage at Home -
- Turn off taps (especially while brushing your teeth)
- Find and fix leaks
- Use every last drop
- Rinse more efficiently
- Only wash full loads
All life on Earth depends on the environment. The natural resources that come from the environment include food, water, plants, and minerals. Sustainability is the idea that humans must interact with the environment in a way that ensures there will be enough resources left for future generations.
Climate change, also known as global warming, is a long-term shift in average weather patterns. Essentially, the Earth is getting warmer, primarily due to human activities that release greenhouse gases. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures and changes in weather patterns around the globe.
An ecological footprint is a way to measure our impact on the planet. It shows how much land and water area a person, a city, or even a country needs to produce the resources they use and absorb the waste they create. It helps us understand if we are living within Earth's limits.
To save energy at home, focus on turning off lights and appliances when not in use, switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs, and reducing hot water consumption.