Eco Committee

At Livingstone School, we are proud to be part of the Eco‑Schools programme — a worldwide initiative that helps children learn how to care for the environment and make a real difference in their school community. The programme encourages pupils to become leaders of positive change, helping everyone in school to think about how we can look after our planet.

We are currently working towards the Eco‑Schools Green Flag award.  To lead this important work, we have an Eco‑Committee made up of two children from each Key Stage 2 class. These pupils meet regularly to share ideas, make decisions, and help our whole school community learn how to care for the environment. Working towards the Eco‑Schools Green Flag gives our pupils exciting opportunities to explore nature, understand environmental issues, and take action in fun, practical ways. It also helps us build a school environment where sustainability is part of everyday life. The Eco‑Committee plays a key role in helping us become a greener, more sustainable school. They guide projects, encourage others to get involved, and make sure children’s voices are at the heart of everything we do.

🌍The Seven Steps to the Eco‑Schools Green Flag

1. Eco‑Committee

Our Eco‑Committee is already up and running, with enthusiastic representatives from every KS2 class. They meet to discuss environmental issues, plan activities, and lead the school’s Eco‑Schools journey.

2. Environmental Review

The Eco‑Committee met and explored different areas of school life — such as energy use, waste, litter, biodiversity, and healthy living. They looked carefully at what we are doing well and identified areas where we can make improvements.

3. Action Plan

Using what they discovered in the review, the Eco‑Committee created an Action Plan. This plan sets out clear goals for each term, including practical steps we can take to make Livingstone School more environmentally friendly.

4. Curriculum Links

Teachers are weaving environmental learning into lessons across the curriculum. Children are exploring sustainability through science, geography, PSHE, art, and outdoor learning, helping them understand why our Eco‑Schools work matters.

5. Informing and Involving

The Eco‑Committee is keeping the whole school community informed. They share updates in class and through the weekly school newsletter. Families and staff are encouraged to join in with Eco‑Schools activities and support our projects.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation

The Eco‑Committee is regularly checking how well our actions are working. They look at what has improved, what still needs attention, and how we can keep making progress. Their monitoring helps us stay focused and celebrate our successes.

7. Eco‑Code

Towards the end of the academic year, the children will work together to create a simple, memorable Eco‑Code that reflects Livingstone School’s promise to care for the environment. Once finalised, it will be displayed proudly around school and shared with everyone.

🌍 Why It Matters

Taking part in Eco‑Schools helps our pupils develop confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills. It encourages them to think about the world around them and understand how small actions can make a big difference. In just one month, we have achieved great things. We have become a recycling point for batteries and our children have already brought in over 800 batteries for recycling.  We have also asked children and their families to donate used stamps off letters for the British Hedgehog Preservation society and collected over 500 stamps. In the spring term we will be working with the Woodland Trust to increase the number of trees in our school grounds. Together, we are building a greener, cleaner, and more caring school environment for everyone.