New for September 2024...
Stanton Cross Pledgehog
Our Vision Statement
Stanton Cross Primary School is wholeheartedly dedicated to fostering a strong sense of environmental responsibility and global citizenship in our students. We firmly believe that education plays a pivotal role in shaping future generations, and as such, we are looking to integrate sustainability into our curriculum. We are committed to, not only equipping our students with essential academic skills, but also instilling a deep understanding of how they can contribute to a more sustainable world. By weaving sustainability principles into our existing curriculum, we will ensure that students grasp the interconnectedness of academic knowledge, with real-world challenges. This approach fosters a strong foundation of eco-consciousness and encourages them to think critically about how their actions impact the environment. Stanton Cross Primary School is paving the way for responsible, informed citizens who are empowered to make a positive difference in the world.
How are we going to do this in the first instance?
Our curriculum has many opportunities for children to be taught about sustainability and caring for the earth.
We are looking at growing our own fruit and vegetables, which can then be incorporated into our school salad bar at lunchtimes. This is something that we will be asking families and the community to help with and so, if you know anyone who is an 'avid gardener' or has a keen interest in carpentry and is able to help make us some large planters, we would love for you to get in contact. We want our Pledgehog to be something that the whole school can get behind and support the school in.
Three times a year, we will hold ‘Power Down Days’ where no members of staff are able to use electricity. This helps us to reduce our carbon footprint and reminds us about having a wellbeing break away from technology. Our Site Manager will help the Eco Council to read the electric meter and work out how much less energy we use on Power Down Days compared to normal days.
Each year group will plan a protest throughout the year based on what they are learning about. We are passionate about spreading the word about sustainability and want our voices to be heard! Keep an eye out for our future protests.
We are also looking forward to sharing some great community days with our family and friends when spring 2025 rolls around, including community litter picking! Watch this space!