Environmental stories tagged with: eco school

Eco-Schools for Early Years

Tuesday, 17th March 2009, 1:25 pm

"Eco-Schools for Early Years" has been developed to meet the needs of younger children by creating separate award criteria, new guidance and resources aimed specifically at the 0 to 5 years age group.

Over half of schools in England have achieved Eco-School status

Monday, 9th February 2009, 6:41 pm

On a visit to Long Eaton Secondary School in Derbyshire, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced that over half of schools in England have achieved Eco-School status.

Eco-School Opens in Hatfield

Thursday, 13th September 2007, 4:09 pm

A Howe Dell School in Hatfield has opened stuffed with lots of environmental features including wind turbines and solar panels.

Community Allotment Launches Eco-School Bid

Monday, 9th July 2007, 2:21 pm

A North Tyneside school reinforces its commitment to become more eco-friendly last weekend with the formal opening of its community allotment.

School Design Wins National Award

Wednesday, 4th July 2007, 4:21 pm

Worcestershire County Council's Property Services Department is celebrating after scooping a national award for a Worcester school hailed as a flagship in design for the county.

Eco Schools Success in Edinburgh

Wednesday, 4th July 2007, 11:40 am

The Eco Schools programme, currently running in 200 Edinburgh schools, is working wonders for the local environment and is helping develop a 'green' awareness among the city's young people.

A Dozen More Schools Claim Green Flag

Monday, 18th June 2007, 5:51 pm

Worcestershire County Council welcomed a dozen schools to a special awards ceremony last week praising their efforts to help the environment.

School Cuts Waste in Half

Friday, 8th June 2007, 1:06 pm

Lea Church of England Primary School has cut the amount of rubbish it produces in half thanks to a successful initiative by the school's Eco Committee.