At Home Farm Primary School, we are passionate about caring for our environment and empowering our children to make a positive difference. Our pupils take an active role in protecting the planet through our dedicated Eco Council, which drives sustainability initiatives across the school.
We are proud to announce that in July 2025, we were awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction, a recognition of our commitment to environmental education and action. This prestigious award reflects the hard work of our Eco Council and the whole school community.
What We Do
The Eco Council meets regularly to plan and implement projects that help our school become more environmentally friendly. Each year, we carry out an Environmental Review and select at least three projects that focus on three or more of the ten Eco-Schools topics:
· Biodiversity
· Energy
· Global Citizenship
· Healthy Living
· Litter
· Marine
· School Grounds
· Transport
· Waste
· Water
You can view our Green Flag Action Plan below to see how we are making a difference.
Who We Are
Our Eco Council is made up of 24 enthusiastic children, with two representatives from each class in Years 1–6. They work together to raise awareness, share ideas, and lead initiatives that help everyone at Home Farm Primary School play their part in looking after the planet.
One of our key responsibilities is monitoring energy use across the school. Each week, the Eco Council conducts an audit to check lights, doors, and electrical equipment. Classes compete to be the most environmentally friendly, and the winning class receives our Eco Award.
Past Achievements
Over the years, we have completed many exciting projects, including:
· Installing solar panels, which help us save energy and reduce costs
· Introducing compost bins to recycle kitchen waste
· Promoting outdoor learning to connect children with nature
· A successful Book Swap
· A used battery recycling drive
Current Projects (2025)
This year, our Eco Council is working on:
· Building Bug Hotels and Hedgehog Houses to support local wildlife
· Writing eco-themed articles for the school newspaper
· Celebrating the diversity of our school community
We are incredibly proud of the commitment and creativity shown by our pupils in making Home Farm Primary School a greener, more sustainable place to learn and grow.
Thank you for supporting our Eco journey!
Mrs Bell
