Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet Gains Green Flag
The school's sustainability programme and allotment have been recognised with a national award.
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Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet has received national recognition for its commitment to environmental education, being awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag. This accolade celebrates the pupils' active involvement in sustainability initiatives across the school.
Sustainability Programme and Allotment
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The Green Flag award acknowledges the school's successful completion of the Eco-Schools Seven Steps framework, a structured approach to student-led environmental projects. A key element of the school's sustainability efforts is its allotment, which serves as a practical learning space. Here, students gain knowledge about organic food cultivation, the importance of biodiversity, community gardening practices, and the impact of plastic pollution.
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In addition to the Green Flag, Queen Elizabeth's School has also advanced its horticultural standing. The school has moved from Level 1 to Level 2 in the Royal Horticultural Society’s School Gardening Awards. This progression has been supported by a £50 National Garden Gift Voucher, which the school intends to use for further development of its allotment and to broaden outdoor learning opportunities for its students.
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The school attributed its success to the dedication of both students and staff. Particular mention was made of maths teacher and allotment coordinator Nadeem Kydd, alongside biology teachers Gillian Ridge and Dr Sam, whose enthusiasm has been vital in developing the allotment project and encouraging student participation in environmental stewardship.
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