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Eco Schools Scotland Newsletter - special mention of West Kilbride Primary
 

 

WEST KILBRIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

ECO SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTS 2004-2005

 

Waste Minimisation

· Used stamps, Christmas cards, old sterling and foreign currency are now being collected for various charities.

· Local Community Centre and Library now collect used printer cartridges and mobile phones on our behalf.

· P4-P7 children produced designs for canvas shopping bags. They were sold to wider community to promote our "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" campaign. Pupils raised £400. P1-P3 will work on a similar project alter this session.

For more information about canvas shopping bags check out www.apfs.org.uk

· Paper recycling bank has now been provided by North Ayrshire Council.

School Grounds

· Pupils helped to construct a Willow House in Spring 2004. This is an extension to the Quiet Garden and is used during break times by small groups.

· An Activity Table was purchased for infant playground.

· Pupils and staff participate in annual grounds day. This includes environmental activities and promotes active play.

· P1 pupils set up a bird feeding station within the Quiet Garden as part of their environmental studies topic.

Healthy Living

· Tuck shop continues only to sell healthy snacks at morning interval. Catering staff promote a new healthy snack each month. Pupils monitor popularity and make regular suggestions through pupil surveys.

· Eco-committee select and purchase playground equipment to encourage active playtimes.

· P6 and P7 pupils monitor younger children at intervals. They teach younger children playground games and encourage active play.

· After school sports club have been extended. They now include athletics, short tennis and badminton. North Ayrshire Leisure Service also provide a "Mini Kickers! After school club for younger children.

· Pupils will be assisted by Tom Armstrong, Countryside Liaison Officer, to construct raised beds in which to grow organic vegetables. The vegetables will be harvested and used in tasting sessions.

 


Minutes

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Minutes of Meetings.pdf



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