During my serial days I have been making note of the sustainable methods the school have adopted into their routine. Outside the school there is a fenced off garden which is being developed for growing plants and creating a habitat for woodland creatures for the pupils to observe.
Within classrooms each class have recycling bags which pupils separate and sort with the recycling monitors at the end of the day with the janitor. Since it is an open plan school wherever there are light switches there are also reminders to turn off the lights when not needed to save energy. Since the pupils are encouraged to do so they also remind the teachers as well as reminding them to turn off the SMART board and projector over lunch to save energy. Close by to the school there is also a singular windmill which is a big talking point for the pupils to learn about renewable energy. As well as this, the school have litter monitors on the playground to make sure no-one litters and pick up anything that may be lying around the playground. After lunch the pupils are encouraged to brush their teeth and to stop them from leaving the tap on as they brush older pupils are designated toothbrush monitors to make sure no-one is wasting water.
Speaking to the pupils they are aware of using sustainable practices to save energy and to keep the environment nice and clear of any litter. A lot of the discussions I had with the pupils were mainly focused on the welfare of local wildlife when it came to making sure litter is put in the bin and recycling. For energy conservation they were not completely aware of where their energy comes from and how it helps the planet.
