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Tudor Primary School Celebrates Another Eco-Schools Green Flag Triumph!

This academic year, pupils at Tudor Primary School have continued to lead the way in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness among their school community, including peers, staff members, and the wider local community. Their exceptional efforts have once again been recognised with the prestigious, internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation.

The Eco-Schools programme, established in 1994, has been inspiring young environmentalists for over 30 years. It has grown into a global movement, with Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation awarded to schools in more than 100 countries. In England alone, the programme reaches over 1 million young people each year, empowering them to make a positive impact on our planet.

Since Tudor Primary School first began their sustainability journey in 2024, their accomplishments have included a distinction Award in 2024. They first conducted a thorough review of their school environment and curriculum before developing a year-long plan of action. Their Action Plan focused on 3 key issues: Reduce, Repurpose & Refuse and activities included Energy Audit, Recycling & Reducing Carbon Footprint.

This year, pupils built impressively on previous successes by focusing on three key areas: Biodiversity, Energy, and Waste. Collaboratively, they developed a detailed, year-long action plan to address these priorities with real impact.

To tackle energy consumption, they worked towards reducing the school’s carbon footprint and successfully achieved a Grade C Energy Rating. For biodiversity, they launched a vibrant Growing Garden project, planting wildflowers and vegetables to enhance the school environment and support local wildlife. In addressing waste, pupils led a creative upcycling initiative that culminated in a grand fashion show featuring repurposed clothing. They also introduced a paper recycling programme to reduce everyday waste in classrooms.

Speaking about their achievements, staff member Miss Besely, the Eco Lead, said, “The Eco Council has demonstrated outstanding commitment to our sustainability goals. By staying true to our Eco Code, they’ve proven that even the smallest actions can lead to meaningful change.”

Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, expressed: "Every year, we are amazed by the incredible efforts of young people working together to create a better future for all. Their collective impact is truly remarkable. If everyone approached the climate crisis with the same level of passion and determination, we could resolve it much faster and make it a problem of the past. At Keep Britain Tidy, we are delighted to recognise their achievements with the Eco-Schools Green Flag."

To learn more about the Eco-Schools programme and accreditation, head to www.eco-schools.org.uk

Please also see examples of pupils’ work and achievements on the school's website https://www.tudorprimary.co.uk/2024-2025-eco-council/

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Sustainability Champions: Tudor Primary Early Years Receives Eco-Schools Green Flag

This academic year, children and staff members at Tudor Primary have led the way in the early years of environmental education and sustainability. Their exceptional efforts have been recognised with the prestigious, internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation.

The Eco-Schools programme, established in 1994, has been inspiring young environmentalists for over 30 years. It has grown into a global movement, with Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation awarded to settings in more than 100 countries. In England alone, the programme reaches over 1 million young people each year, empowering them to make a positive impact on our planet.

At Tudor Primary School, staff members took responsibility for making their site more sustainable by planting and growing their own vegetables and enhancing their garden to attract biodiversity. Children in their nursery also proved that you’re never too young to make a difference, getting involved in their Eco-Schools work by growing, planting, and participating in forest school, as well as creating artwork with natural materials.

Speaking about their achievements, staff member Mrs Chaggar had led the project for the nursery setting and led a hands-on growing project with the Nursery children.  

Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, expressed: "Every year, we are amazed by the incredible efforts of young people working together to create a better future for all, as well as the staff who support their efforts. Their collective impact is truly remarkable. If everyone approached the climate crisis with the same level of passion and determination, we could resolve it much faster and make it a problem of the past. At Keep Britain Tidy, we are delighted to recognise their achievements with the Eco-Schools Green Flag."

To learn more about the Eco-Schools programme and accreditation, head to www.eco-schools.org.uk.

Green Flag Eco Award 2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that Tudor Primary School has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction for the second year running!

Our Eco-Committee, led by Miss Besley and supported by our fantastic School Council, has worked tirelessly to embed sustainability into school life. Their determination has helped Tudor show how much we care about protecting our planet.

In the autumn term, we took part in Cut Your Carbon Month, where the whole school joined forces to monitor and reduce our carbon footprint. From turning off lights to tracking energy use with the help of Mrs Kaur, it was inspiring to see everyone working together to make a difference!

During the spring term, pupils embraced a crop harvest experience by building our wildflower and vegetable garden. This helped boost biodiversity across the school and created a living classroom that has enriched the curriculum and inspired environmental learning in all year groups. The pupils would like to thank Ms Bhardwa for keeping our gardens maintained and watering, and looking after the plants every morning, even in the half terms when the children are not here.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Chaggar, our passionate Forest School Lead, who has brought outdoor learning to life in the Early Years setting. Our youngest pupils have planted and nurtured a vibrant vegetable patch, growing a delicious variety of produce including radishes, potatoes, tomatoes, sweetcorn, pumpkins, and strawberries! 

This hands-on experience has helped children learn about healthy eating, food origins, and the importance of caring for nature. Even better—the vegetables they’ve grown will be donated to our school canteen, supporting our commitment to sustainable food practices!

A thank you goes to our amazing Canteen Manager, Rumila, who goes above and beyond to ensure we reduce food waste every day. She has embraced the new homegrown vegetables with enthusiasm, turning them into delicious meals for our Meat-Free Mondays —the children love the creative dishes she prepares!

We’d also like to thank Mr. Dowden, our wonderful PE teacher, for his support with recycling and energy-saving initiatives across the school. Thanks to his efforts, we now have clearly labelled recycling bins for paper and new food waste bins —helping us reduce waste and build better habits. All the classes are now recycling paper using recycled paper bins, and the children have been emptying these every Friday to donate it to the early years.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our parents and carers for their donations, which helped us raise funds for the WWF charity. Your generosity supports vital conservation work and shows our children the power of community action.

Special thanks go to Mrs. Magan and Ms. Kalra for their ongoing dedication to our Eco journey. Their support has been instrumental in growing our gardens and building a school-wide culture of sustainability.

Well done to all our amazing children, staff, and families—your efforts are shaping a brighter, greener future! 

Spring 2025 Nature and Biodiverstiy Project

Tudor Primary School, We are delighted to inform you that our school passed the Nature and Biodiversity module on Better Planet Schools, for building our wildflower garden in the playground. 

Children at Tudor Primary School celebrate their  Award for Green Education Primary Schools. July 3, 2024

Children at the Tudor Primary School in Southall have been named as the Champion for Central and Southern England in the Primary Awards for Green Education in Schools (PAGES) 2024 https://www.primaryawards4greeneducation.org.uk/champions-2024-tudor-primary-school-southall-middlesex.

Their innovative project, "Tudor's Sustainability Superstars," not only clinched the top spot in the 'Green Researchers' category but also earned the title of best overall project from central and southern England.

Organised by the Young People's Trust for the Environment (YPTE), PAGES aims to inspire environmental excellence in primary education. This year's competition saw nearly 35,000 children take part, underscoring the growing emphasis on environmental stewardship in young learners.

Tudor Primary School's winning entry highlighted the exceptional work of their Eco Committee in spearheading environmental initiatives throughout the academic year.

Their achievements include:

Implementing 77 meat-free Mondays

Creating new wildlife habitats on school grounds

Promoting sustainable transportation with 90 days of walking, cycling, or scooting to school

Reducing the school's carbon emissions by 200kg

The Eco Committee's efforts extended beyond direct action, successfully raising awareness among peers about energy conservation and waste reduction. They also organized creative initiatives such as encouraging recycled material costumes for World Book Day and hosting an Eco Day where the entire school community wore green in solidarity with environmental causes.

YPTE's Director, Peter Littlewood, said, "Tudor Primary School's Eco Committee has demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental stewardship. Their comprehensive approach, engaging both students and staff, has yielded impressive results. The breadth and impact of their achievements over the past year are truly remarkable."

As Regional Champions, Tudor Primary School will receive £750 for the school funds.

The announcement of UK Champions, selected from all Regional Champions, took place during a virtual Awards Ceremony. The event featured presentations from YPTE's distinguished Presidents, including Dermot O'Leary, Steve Backshall, Naomi Wilkinson, and Cel Spellman. The ceremony can be viewed on YouTube.

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Pupils at Tudor Primary School Southall awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools’ Green Flag June 2024.

This academic year, school council pupils at Tudor Primary School received international accreditation for their exceptional work in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness amongst their peers.

The Eco-Schools programme, established in 1994, is now implemented in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2023-24, more than 1.4 million pupils attended an Eco-School in England.

Pupils at Tudor Primary used Eco-Schools’ tried-and-trusted seven-step framework to create positive change. Initially, a pupil-led Eco-Committee was established. This committee took responsibility for spearheading their school’s environmental initiatives, with support from Miss Besely. They first conducted a thorough review of their school environment and curriculum, before developing a year-long plan of action.

Their Action Plan focussed on 3 key issues: Reduce, Repurpose  & Refuse and activities included Energy Audit, Recycling & Reducing Carbon Footprint. These activities were thoughtfully selected to increase environmental awareness, bolster their school’s sustainability, and make meaningful contributions to global conservation efforts.

Speaking about their achievements, staff member Miss Besely said, “The Pupil’s dedication and effort have truly made a difference in our school community. Keep up the excellent work. All children were praised for being so articulate, confident, and clear on succeeding in the Sustainability Superstars project”

And pupil Rayaan ‘I love being part of the school council, it allows me to bring in new ideas about helping our planet and raising awareness and we have so much fun with Miss Besely.’

Eco-Schools England Manager, Adam Flint, said: ‘The Eco-Schools’ Green Flag is an international benchmark that demonstrates a commitment to fighting climate change and a high standard of sustainable practice. Students and staff who earn this award deserve recognition for their dedication toward protecting our planet. Every day, they demonstrate that each of us can contribute to making our planet a better, more sustainable, place.’

To learn more about Eco-Schools head to www.eco-schools.org.uk 

I have also included examples of pupil’s work and achievements/ To see examples of the pupil’s work and achievements, visit https://www.tudorprimary.co.uk/school-council-eco-board/

School Council Sustainable Planet Mark Award January 2023

The School council reps have been very busy working hard to ensure that we are all doing our bit to lower our carbon footprint, our aim for this year is to become an eco-school. 

In January 2023 the children made a pledge to show how we care for our community, care for each other, and the steps we are taking as a school to become more environmentally friendly. 

Our pledge consists of the following 6 points;

Care—we show care in school, play leaders, and school council reps. We also care for the environment around us and keep our classes clean. We care for ourselves by, making good choices, eating healthily, wearing clean and dressing well when at school. We care about nature with lots of Forest school events taking place, local walks, and looking after the school plants. 

 Learn— through learning we evolve and create more ideas. We have created a learning journal for our sustainable project. Here you can see what the school council has done so far and what we have learned about the world, this has been done through geography lessons, sugar smart, farming, healthy choices in PHSE, and healthy eating.

 Reduce—We have stopped plastic water bottles from being brought into school. We have asked all staff and pupils to only bring in reusable water bottles to school, this is more cost-effective but also helps us reduce plastic waste. The school council children have been doing a tally chart on a weekly basis and recording this on our eco journal to see which class is doing their part and keeping waste to a minimum. 

 Recycle—there are now recycle bins in each classroom for paper waste, do you know that Nursery are always looking for scrap paper so why not share resources that we don’t want anymore. Or we can take scrap paper home it will encourage us to write, draw or get creative at home.

 Eat—Tudor Primary school is now a Meat Free Monday school. our Monday dinner menu consists of vegan and new vegetarian dishes. Having at least one plant-based day a week is a fun and easy way to do something good for the planet and our future. Meat Free Monday is a great initiative to encourage pupils and staff to have a healthier diet, save animals and the planet and at least once a week. 

 Travel—the JTA’s have been working on reducing the carbon footprint around the area of the school, Tudor road will now be monitored by a camera, and it will not let any vehicles drive down the road from 8.30am and 3.pm, this will help reduce daily school rush, make it safe for us to come to school and the air quality. We have had air quality lessons and lessons on being more active

At the end of the first Spring Term the school council became a member of Planet Mark. Planet Mark is a sustainability certification that verifies and measures carbon and social data to reduce emissions around our school and this helps us to do our part in saving the planet. At Tudor, we are starting off small by implementing a 'switch off' campaign. We are encouraging all staff and pupils to switch off any appliances and lights when a classroom is not in use. We then sent our school energy bills from last year to Planet Mark, and we are happy to announce that we are now a Planet Mark-certified organisation.  Tudors Primary School’s total carbon footprint was 108.4 tCO₂e and the relative carbon footprint was 0.2 tCO₂e per pupil and staff.