At Great Chesterford C. of E. Primary Academy our school values are:
- God’s Guidance
- Respect One Another
- Excellent Behaviour
- Aiming High
- Tremendous Teamwork
Our golden rule is to treat others as we would like to be treated.
‘Two are better than one, because together they can work more effectively’ - Ecclesiastes 4:9.
That is why climate education and sustainability sit at the heart of our school values, guiding us to treat others, all living creatures, and God’s world with the same care and respect we would like for ourselves. Our motto, ‘Together we are great’, reflects our belief that by working together we can achieve more. Together, we are taking meaningful steps to protect the environment, build resilience to a changing climate, and equip our young people with the knowledge and skills to care for the world as responsible global citizens.
Climate Action Plan
In line with the Department for Education’s national strategy, all schools must have a clear plan for climate action by 2025. Through this plan, we will strive to:
- Reduce our carbon footprint through energy efficiency and renewable options
- Adapt our school environment to be more resilient to and prepared for future climate change
- Protect and encourage biodiversity in our grounds
- Promote climate education and global citizenship across our curriculum
Our plan will play a key part in our decision making at both planning and operation stages. Progress will be reviewed termly and updated every three years to ensure that our plan remains ambitious and meaningful.
Who is responsible for implementing our climate action plan?
Across our schools and trust, everyone has a part to play:
- Pupils – the environment committee will lead pupil activities and projects to support sustainability and green skills around school
- Staff – modelling eco-friendly behaviours around the school, considering the role of sustainability within their teaching across the curriculum, and supporting whole school initiatives such as active travel and waste reduction
- Families – taking part in second hand uniform events, supporting meat free lunch options, and helping children walk, cycle, or scoot to school
- Directors, Governors and Leaders – ensuring sustainability is at the centre of trust and school decisions, from funding priorities to curriculum design to premises development
For further information, please refer to our Climate Action Plan below:
