Coombeshead Academy Aspire Spring 2017

GREENING
COOMBESHEAD
Here at Coombeshead Academy we understand
that students have varied interests and try to offer
something different to those who may not be sporty
or who may wish to learn and do something different.
The Coombeshead Green Team allows students from
any year group to meet and become involved in
specific projects that help them to think responsibly
and care for their surroundings.
In 2017 we will be focusing our efforts on a waste
project called ‘WasteWise,’ in conjunction with
Resources Futures and Devon County Council, to
increase our recycling rate. Students have launched
the project and undertaken a waste audit which
showed room for refinement!
The Green Team are also helping with assemblies
and ensuring students ‘make the right choice’ when
it comes to acting responsibly regarding their litter as
part of the WasteWise project.
Future projects include helping to make our grounds
more environmentally pleasing by planning and
redeveloping an under used piece of land as a new
school garden.
The Green Team will be working with the Devon Wildlife Trust on this
project which will include wildflower planting and developing animal
habitats.
This exciting new extra-curricular group will be involved in
environmental and sustainability projects on a rolling basis and are
always welcoming new members!
The Green Team is part of an academy wide approach through
Sustainability Lead Zoe Williamson for Education South West and
Peter Rose Associate Senior Leader (Experiences).
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