Hounslow Council announces the outstanding achievements of 14 local schools and nurseries that have recently received prestigious Green Flag Awards for their commitment to environmental education.
Published: Friday, 22nd November 2024
Run by charity organisation Keep Britain Tidy, Eco-Schools Green Flag is the only environmental educational and accreditation programme in England. It is also the largest environmental education programme in the world, spanning 64 countries and more than 2.3 million children and young people are actively taking part in it.
Through the Eco-Schools Green Flag programme, students can discuss environmental issues and take actions to build an eco-friendly borough.
This year, Hounslow is celebrating six new schools and nurseries obtaining Green Flag awards for their exceptional efforts:
- Isleworth Town Primary School – Green Flag with Distinction
- Bright Horizons Cisco Early Years Nursery and Preschool – Green Flag
- Chiswick House Day Nursery – Green Flag with Distinction
- Bright Horizons Hounslow Day Nursery and Preschool – Green Flag with Merit
- Springwest Academy – Green Flag with Distinction
- Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School – Green Flag with Distinction
In addition to this a further eight schools and nurseries have retained their Green Flag award:
- Nursery on the Green Southall – Green Flag with Distinction
- Gumley House School FCJ – Green Flag with Merit
- Devonshire Day Nursery – Green Flag with Distinction
- Belmont Primary School – Green Flag
- Little Forest Folk Chiswick – Green Flag with Merit
- Strand on the Green Junior School – Green Flag
- Heston Primary School – Green Flag with Merit
- Beavers Community Primary School – Green Flag with Distinction
A total of 30 schools in the borough have also become eco schools, an increase from 25 that took up on the offer last year.
These awards reflect the dedication of educators and students alike in fostering a culture of environmental awareness and sustainability within our community.
Councillor Samia Chaudhary, Cabinet Member for Education, Children, Skills and Employment, has said:
“Caring for the environment should start at an early age. The Eco-Schools Green Flag programme is an excellent opportunity for schools and teachers to celebrate the ecological achievements by children and young people in Hounslow.”
Councillor Katherine Dunne, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport, has said:
“As we celebrate these accomplishments, we encourage other schools and nurseries to consider applying for the Green Flag Award this year. The Green Flag Award is not only a recognition of your efforts but also a fantastic opportunity to engage students in environmental initiatives and inspire them to be responsible stewards of our planet.”
Schools can now register for the next cohort of Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation, by following a seven-step process, and choosing three topics to create a submission from. Find out more about gaining a Green Flag accreditation here https://members.eco-schools.org.uk/signup
