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BALLNURE PRIMARY SCHOOL
What is
Eco Schools ?
You
Water Biodiversity
Waste
School Grounds
Healthy Living
EnergyGlobal
Litter
Transport
Make sure taps are
turned off properly.
Water
Drinking water helps you learn
better.
Use a refillable
water bottle.
Collect rain water for watering plants.
Don’t leave water taps running for a long time.
Install water hippos to
our toilets
Biodiversity
Plant flowers to attract
insects like butterflies and bees
Put up bird feeders , bird tables, bird boxes and plant
hedgerow suitable for sustainable
feeding
Create habitats for minibeasts
Develop small pond to attract wildlife
Look after hedgerows for animals
such as hedgehogs
Waste
Re-use waste
materials for arts and
crafts.
Have people
monitoring the recycle
bins.
Compost garden waste waste
Recycle all paper that is used in
the school.
Recycle old clothes
Transport
Share lifts to school if you travel
by car.
Organise bike to
school days.
Ask bus drivers,
parents and teachers to
take shortest routes
possible when driving
If possible walk to school.
Have a walking bus on a regular
basis
Global
Try to encourage
other schools to
become eco schools
Create a link with a
schoolThrough
Commenius project
Reduce our carbon
footprint by growing our
own vegetables
Be aware of global
issues, such as global warming.
Try to become a
good citizen in your
community and world
Litter
Ensure all litter goes in the right
bin.
Try to think about the amount of litter you create.
Have a litter duty rota
throughout the school.
Run a litter campaign in your school and local
community.
Make sure you have
enough bins around the
school.
Energy
Have monitors to check light
switches and doors.
Improve school
insulation
Make sure computers are
shut down properly and not left on stand by.
Use low energy bulbs in
rooms and corridors.
Switch lights off
when leaving rooms.
Install and monitor
energy use with smart
meter
Check and monitor meter
readings for electricity.
Switch off radiators
rather than open doors to
cool down room
temperature
Healthy Living
Exercise for a short time
each day both in
school and at home.
Have healthy
options in the school canteen.
Drink plenty of water
throughout the day.
Try to have a healthy
break.
Spend time with friends and family every day.
School Grounds
Create a
“quiet area”
Keep your school
grounds litter free.
Think about how your
school grounds look
to visitors and the
surrounding community.
Plant trees and flowers
to add colour.
Encourage wildlife to visit your
school grounds.
Getting Started……Eco CommitteeSchool Eco CodeEco Notice board
Be proud of your school………. you can make a difference!!!!!
Ballynure
Primary School
