‘INSPIRATIONAL’ kids have earned their Rugby primary school a top environmental accolade.
Crescent School in Bilton has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction in recognition of its environmental consciousness and commitment to sustainable practices.
The award is given to schools that work through a seven-step framework outlined in the Eco-Schools programme.
The school has also been shortlisted for the Independent Schools Association’s (ISA) national Sustainability Award, which will be voted on later this year.
Over the last school year, pupils from Year 2 to Year 6 formed a Green Team, and identified three key focus areas for sustainability improvements: Biodiversity, Waste and Water.
The pupils launched numerous activities and campaigns, including Cut Your Carbon Month, a Paper Free Day and The Big Plastic Count.
They also took part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch and held their own mini COP 28 summit.
Pupils worked together to construct a bug hotel and pollinator bed, installed rainwater harvesting water butts, completed a biodiversity survey, organised a book swap and pen recycling, installed bird boxes, planted trees and herbs, made wildflower seed bombs and much more.
The Green Team also developed a Crescent Eco Code that encourages everyone to Go Green and Stay Green.
Jacqui Johnson, the teacher leading the Green Team at Crescent School, said: “We are thrilled that our environmental efforts have been recognised.
“We are proud of the enthusiasm of our pupils to make real change for the benefit of our planet. Their mature and inspirational attitude aligns with our school and wider Foundation’s sustainability ethos, and our shared goal to make the world a better and brighter place.”
Headmaster Joe Thackway said it had been wonderful to see the school community working together to improve sustainability.
He added: “The dedication and passion of the children has been inspiring, and they deserve their recognition at the highest level by the Eco School Awards and also by the ISA.”
The Eco Schools Award team said Crescent School had gone above and beyond to make environmental education engaging for young people.
They added: “It has been an absolute joy assessing your application and learning about the impact you’ve had, not only on our planet but also on the young people you work with every day.”
