Start an Eco Group

The inspiration and ideas you need to get an extra-curricular eco club going in your school.

Before school, lunch time or after school, pick a time and start. Mighty oaks can grow from a single acorn.

Why?

Extra-curricular activities should be experienced by every child – expanding pathways to competency-building and children’s chances of enjoying success. They improve children's resilience, sense of belonging, numerous soft skills, and even social mobility!

Supporting the school and community's environment brings in elements of social justice, team work, and having respect for one's local area.

Grow your own food for the school canteen

Looking beyond self, with patience.

Your eco team will pride themselves on working for others, from looking after and improving their own school environment, to cleaning up the local area. They may grow and tend to produce for the school kitchen, or provide acts of service for the community. Acting now to protect their future is an integral message, from planting trees their own children may one day see fully mature, to campaigning for cycle lanes to school, all things are possible with a team.

We all have a deep-seated desire to direct our own lives, to extend and expand our abilities, and to live a life of purpose.

Most important: have fun!

Young people have a natural zest for the outdoors and ideas beyond the curriculum. Support them to make a difference because however small or wild their ideas, these are the cherished memories they will take away from school. Not all learning takes place within a classroom. After all, they are our hope for the future and supporting them to experiment and mistakes is as important as leading them on the correct path.