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School Grounds

Many school playgrounds are unattractive expanses of concrete or tarmacadam. Making these more attractive will take time, energy, enthusiasm and usually some money. Nevertheless many schools have achieved this without spending a fortune.

This section of the Eco-Schools Guide is not definitive. Rather its aim is to provide an introduction which will inspire grand plans but at the same time give the direction and tools to begin the journey in small, manageable steps. No matter how modestly you begin, you will be enriching young people’s lives, strengthening your community and adding your vision and voice to one of the most vibrant educational movements in the UK.

Trows at Lunnastings Primary School Papier mâché trows Calder Primary School Garden Trows at Lunnasting Primary School
Mural painting, Calder Primary School Biodiversty in the school grounds Food for insects and birds Art at Portobello High School
Art using rubbish Minibeast Working in the school garden Our beautiful school garden, Calder Primary School
Adding the finishing touches Colourful mural The farm garden, Longforgan Primary School Litter picking at Longforgan Primary School
The above images are taken from Scottish Eco-Schools video

 

 
Litter
Waste
Energy
Water
Health
Transport
Biodiversity
School Grounds
Global citizenship
Food and the Environment
Contents
Introduction
The Seven Elements
The Ten Topics
Litter
Waste Minimisation
Energy
Water

Health & Well-being
Transport
Biodiversity

School Grounds

Sustaining Our World

Food & the Environment
Eco-Schools and the Secondary Sector
Eco-Schools and the Journey to Excellence
Appendices
Acronyms
Acknowledgements
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