Incorporating topics related to the environment and sustainability in schools’ curriculums is a topic that is gaining more and more attention in the world of education – and rightfully so. It can be difficult to know where to begin; nearly one in five teachers in the USA say they have
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The Academy of St Nicholas in Garston has unveiled a new sustainable outdoor learning area based on the idea of five eco-conscious Year 9 students. As part of the Premier League Inspires programme, students Emanuel, Harvey, Melissa, Melissa and Shea submitted a unique entry to the Inspires Challenge based on this
Rainford High recently held a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Celebration Week which included its inaugural DofE presentation evening. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a programme that invites young people to participate in a range of activities to develop essential skills. Through volunteer work, fundraising, expeditions, and more, students build confidence,
A school in Lancashire has been announced as one of the four winners of an IKEA competition that focuses on sustainability. Saint Christopher’s C of E High School in Accrington would love to build a pre-loved uniform swap shop and refill station for cleaning products. Retail giant IKEA will provide products
Students from Rainford High School in St Helens recently embarked on an adventure of a lifetime in Madrid, Spain. As part of a football-themed trip with the PE department, two Year 9 boys’ football teams and the Year 9/10 girls’ football team spent five days soaking up the sun in Madrid,