The Schools at Somerhill Eco Club

ECO SCHOOLS

The Schools at Somerhill are taking part in the Eco Schools programme. Following very successful Green weeks run in both Yardley Court and Derwent Lodge, SAS have reached the standard for a Silver Award.  

These are some of the criteria fulfilled to reach this standard.

•    Formation of an action team which includes members of senior management, teaching and      non-teaching staff, parents and children which meets at least once a term
•    Completion of a formal environment review
•    Completion of a transport survey
•    Formation of an action plan with significant progress demonstrated on elements of the action plan
•    Running of an eco club, wildlife supporters club and gardening club
•    Agreement on an 'Eco Code' for The Schools at Somerhill

The three schools are now working towards the Green Flag Award; one focus has been on encouraging a lot more car sharing.   Not only will this ease congestion on the drive way, but it will help reduce carbon emissions, save on petrol and save money too! We have also been recycling our fruit peel after mid-afternoon snacks for the last 18 months. In Summer of 2010 the PA donated the funds to enable us to dredge the large pond in the Garden of Memory and this is now well used by all three schools to further their understanding of natural habitats. We have also created an attractive and interesting nature trail through our grounds with information panels; this includes our woodland.

We are lucky to have such magnificent grounds and we are keen to do even more to develop our 'outdoor' education programme.