We are proud to be both an Eco School and a Fairtrade School and work together as a whole school to maintain the standards and principles required for both accreditations. In 2014 we received a Green Flag Award for the 3rd time!
Each year our classes elect 'Eco Committee' and Fairtrade representatives.
Below are outlined our policies.
Our Eco Code
- We will compost our fruit and vegetable waste
- We will grow our own vegetables, water them from our water butt and fertilize them from our compost
- We will reuse paper and recycle paper waste, batteries and ink cartridges
- We will not waste water or electricity
- We will turn off taps and switches
- We will try to walk to school
- We will respect wildlife and the world around us and try to make a wildlife friendly area at school
- The small things can make a big difference, we realise our actions here can help the world
- We will spread the word to our friends and family
Fairtrade Policy
At Ribchester St. Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School we are committed to the use of Fairtrade products.
Our school will:
- Encourage the use of Fairtrade products in the wider community, by holding events promoting Fairtrade products, and creating posters to persuade people to choose Fairtrade products
- Use only Fairtrade tea and coffee in the school staff room
- Provide opportunities for pupils to learn about Fairtrade in a range of different subjects
- Aim to introduce Fairtrade products in the school kitchen