We are excited to announce that we recently achieved our fourth Green Flag, with merit!
The children at Headlands Primary School are leading the way in caring for our planet. We are working hard to become a more sustainable school through our Eco Curriculum, promoted by our staff and Eco Committee.
Our recent Eco Schools evaluation stated:
“Headlands Primary School's Eco Garden serves as a dynamic, hands-on learning space that enriches the curriculum across all grade levels. The garden not only fosters a love for nature and encourages environmental stewardship among students, but also creates opportunities to integrate various subjects with real-world applications. By promoting and continuously developing this cherished space, the school demonstrates its dedication to nurturing a sustainable, engaging, and interactive learning environment.”
“The Eco-Garden has become a catalyst for fostering enthusiasm and understanding of environmental stewardship among students. By actively participating in planting, maintaining, and harvesting fruits and vegetables, they developed a deeper appreciation for the natural world.”
To promote the character of our children, we offer all children in Year 2 the opportunity to promote their topic ‘Farm to Fork’ by learning how to grow their own vegetables in our Eco Garden and prepare/cook them. We also encourage all pupils in Year 4 to participate in outdoor activities that support their science curriculum of learning about animal species and their classification. Year 4s are offered the chance to access activities that promote the biodiversity in the Eco Garden, with projects run alongside our strongly established link with the Wildlife Trust.
Additionally, our elected Eco Club meet with Mrs Rashid and Miss Ashworth every fortnight to complete activities that promote the school’s Eco Code:
All children in the school take part in a Geography and Science curriculum that encourages learners to understand our impact on the planet. They will think innovatively about how to offset their footprint and adopt ideas that promote a positive Eco lifestyle.
In Year 1 - children are encouraged to grow and care for their own plants; promoting eco systems and natural habitats in our Eco space. They will also take part in litter picking in our local community.
In Year 2 - children look at how far food must travel to reach our plate; promoting locally sourced food to reduce energy waste. Children are also encouraged to grow their own plants and crops using their Scientific knowledge of plants.
In Year 3 - children learn about recycling, reducing and reusing, to reduce the amount of landfill waste. They promote reusing waste by reducing the amount of whiteboard pens that go into landfill from our school by refilling them ready for reuse. The children will also be running a battery recycling competition.
In Year 4 - children are taught about water pollution through their topic on rivers. They also learn about rainforests and the impact humans are having on them. in Science, Year 4 learn about the impact humans have on habitats and the environment. They learn about the positive and negative impact we have.
In Year 5 - children learn about natural resources and what can be done to protect their sustainability. They also participate in promoting global citizenship by raising money for a charity of their choice through a bake sale.
In Year 6 - children learn about global warming and gain a topical environmental awareness. They then culminate their learning of their primary years by running a local eco campaign of their choice.
