Eco School Accreditation
ASB accomplishing the 7 steps towards to achieve the Green Flag
Eco-Schools is a growing phenomenon, which encourages young people to engage in their environment by allowing them the opportunity to actively protect it. It starts in the classroom, it expands to the school and eventually fosters change in the community at large. Through this programme, young people experience a sense of achievement at being able to have a say in the environmental management policies of their schools, ultimately steering them towards certification and the prestige which comes with being awarded a Green Flag. The Eco-Schools programme is an ideal way for schools to embark on a meaningful path towards improving the environment in both the school and the local community while at the same time having a life-long positive impact on the lives of young people, their families, school staff and local authorities.
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SEVEN STEPS TOWARDS AN ECO-SCHOOL
- Step 1: Form an Eco Committee
- Step 2: Carry out a Sustainability Audit
- Step 3: Action Plan
- Step 4: Monitor and Evaluate
- Step 5: Curriculum Work
- Step 6: Inform and Involve
- Step 7: Produce an Eco Code
- The Green Flag
Step 1: Form an Eco Committee
Step 2: Carry out a Sustainability Audit
Step 3: Action Plan
Step 4: Monitor and Evaluate
Step 5: Curriculum Work
Step 6: Inform and Involve
Step 7: Produce an Eco Code
The Green Flag
Includes everyone
Combining learning with hands-on experiences, the whole program is run according to an all-inclusive, participatory approach involving students, teachers and the local community at large.
Improves School Environments
The Eco-Schools program is an ideal way for schools to embark on a meaningful path towards improving the environmental footprint of a school, a change which inevitably leads to a more sustainable, less costly and more responsible school environment.
Motivates
Eco-Schools challenges students to engage in tackling environmental problems at a level where they can see tangible results, spurring them on to realize that they really can make a difference.
Improves Attitudes
Eco-Schools instills in students a sense of responsibility and cultivates a sustainable mindset which they can apply on a daily basis. It equips those involved with the drive to really make a difference and to spread such proactive behavior amongst family and friends, ultimately passing it on to future generations.
Involves Communities
Eco-Schools places great emphasis on involving the local community from the very beginning. By doing so, the lessons the students pick up are transferred back into the community where they take hold and lead to more sustainable, environmentally responsible behavior patterns all round.
Connects Globally
Eco-Schools facilitates contact between participating institutions not just at the national level, but also internationally. These links provide an opportunity for schools to share environmental information, they can also be used as a means for cultural exchanges and for improving language skills.