2nd Year Green Day 17th June 2014

The Green Committee ran their bi-annual off timetable “Green Day” for  2^nd year pupils in mid June 2014.

Thankfully although the sun didn’t shine, the rain held off and a great many of the activities were able to run outside. The 2nd years all thoroughly enjoyed themselves – “it was awesome!” was the response of 2 of the girls when asked about their day.

The school was alight with Green Activities from Miss Boiangiu’s Falling Garden which made use of plastic carrier bags and containers, to Mrs Bond’ recycled poems using old newspapers (Wayne Rooney did not come off well!)

Mr Kettlewell used the latest Apple Technology to produce some fantastic Green Songs (raps and tearjerkers!), Mrs Alexander calculated pupil’s carbon footprint and encouraged a “walk to school” and “Switch off Charging Gadgets” resolution.

Dr Clow produced a miniature eco system which can still be seen in the Biology department, Mr Andrews undertook a superb bird ringing and vast bug count during the day (including Tony the Toad!) Finally, Miss Ellis and her groups did some really interesting research on Wind Turbines and Solar Panels and the possible locations and use on the school site which we hope to research further.

We ended the day with a group feedback, looking at all the inspiring activities we had encountered through the day.

Thanks to all the 2^nd years for getting involved in all the activities and to all the staff involved in this exciting day!

More photos can be seen here

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Helen Alexander and Kirsten Clow

A Summer Update from the Green Committee

Welcome to the summer term from the Green Committee!

We achieved a great deal over the Lent Term that continues to strengthen our Green Commitment to the school foundation at both Pocklington and Lyndhurst

1)      BAGS FOR SCIENCE

Dr Clow coordinated a “Bags for Science” scheme where (across the foundation) we generated 296KG of recycled shoes and clothes from kind donations from staff, pupils and parents. This converted into 12000 points which will be used to purchase

A “Mud Clock”

A selection of new resources for Pocklington Junior Science and Lyndhurst Science Department

2)     FOOD FOOTPRINT

A recent “Food Survey” for 1^st to 5^th years and Lyndhurst showed a great many of our families are composting and very aware of the food miles on their produce and do, where possible, buy local.

We are committed to encouraging our pupils (and staff) to eat “7 a day” portions of fruit and vegetables through the excellent food served in our dining hall.

3)     2^ND YEAR GREEN DAY

On Tuesday 17^th June, all the 2^nd year ICT pupils will be undertaking an exciting “off timetable Green Day” to take part in activities focused around eco awareness. There will also be a 2^nd year GREEN non-uniform day (details to follow to parents).

4)     WWF SPONSORED ANIMAL

Our sponsored Elephant “Dumbo” is doing well. We get regular updates from the WWF on how our sponsorship is being spent.

Best Wishes

Mrs Alexander, Dr Clow and the Green Committee