One of the best ways to learn about how to implement the Eco-Schools programme is to see how it works in other schools.
Here you can read case studies from existing Eco-Schools, according to school type, theme and award level.
St. Columb's College recently joined the Eco-Schools programme and give their experience of getting started and achieving the Bronze Award.
Berkswich CE Primary School identified a project that would tackle the issues of water, recycling, energy efficiency and sustainability and made a successful application for a Currys Switched on Communities Grant.
Rochdale MBC set up a sustainability network which has led to an increased number of schools partipating in the Eco-Schools programme over the last few years.
Hertford Infant and Nursery School required funding for a project that would benefit both the school and the local community whilst at the same time focusing on a food that most children love ....Chips!. The school made a successful application for funding under the Currys Switched on Communities Programme.
Gt Waldingfield School made a successful application for funding from the Switched on Communities fund for a project to develop the use of their grounds as a learning environment. Now they have 2 special additions to the school who provide them with big brown eggs.
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form College is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive college and wished to create a positive change within the school environment. They made a successful application for a grant from the Currys Switched on Communities Programme to carry out their wishes.
Thomas Alleyne's High School has just been awarded it's permanent green flag to celebrate years of Eco work.
The Woodroffe School share their experience of working through the Eco-Schools programme in readiness for their first Green Flag application.
The school gives their experience of achieving the Eco-Schools Silver Award.
The school wanted to change from a school that just carries out projects into a true ‘Eco-School’ where every student knows and is proud of their environmental achievements, and wants to take the school forward in this way.
Canon Evans Infant school have been learning all the ways in which they can help the Wombles look after their environment.
We had already worked hard to gain the bronze and silver awards, so the green flag was a natural progression – and the children were very eager! To gain any award is an exciting event for primary school children, but our children, and myself are rather passionate about helping and protecting our world.
Don't forget, you can also use the Schools Search facility to get in touch with other Eco-Schools in your area.
