Welcome to Our Eco Council Page

At our school, we believe that even the smallest voices can make the biggest difference. That’s why we’re proud to have our Eco Council – a team of enthusiastic pupils, teachers, and staff working together to protect our planet and inspire positive change in our community.

The Eco Council is made up of representatives from each class, chosen for their passion for the environment and their commitment to making our school a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable place. They meet regularly to share ideas, plan projects, and lead campaigns that encourage everyone to take better care of the world around us.

What We Do:

• Reduce Waste – promoting recycling, reusing materials, and cutting down on single-use plastics.
• Save Energy & Water – encouraging simple actions like switching off lights, turning off taps, and using resources wisely.
• Grow & Nurture – planting flowers, vegetables, and trees to support wildlife and create beautiful green spaces.
• Raise Awareness – organising assemblies, posters, and events to share important environmental messages.

 

Our eco code - written by Henry Year 5

Grow and plant more trees and flowers,

Reduce, reuse, recycle,

Exercise on the way to school - walk, scooter or cycle,

Ensure to not waste paper,

Never leave the lights on when you leave the room.

 

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The eco council have begun work towards the eco school green flag award. After carrying out some observations and completing questionnaires, the children found many ways to try and make the school greener and more energy efficient. 

This academic year 2025-2026 the three main areas of the school the eco council are encouraging everyone to focus on are

1. Biodiversity – increasing the plants, flowers and animals within the school 

2. Waste – recycling more of the soft plastics the daily fruit comes in

3. Litter – aiming to do litter picking both on the school grounds 

Cut Your Carbon campaign 

In December, encouraged by the eco council, all children with the help of their families were invited to take part in the Cut Your Carbon campaign. There were 6 challenges to try and complete, including a device-free day and meal planning. 
Once the data was uploaded we found out that we made about 4852kgCO2e carbon saving which we are super proud of. Thank you to everyone who did their bit. Hopefully some of the changes will last and by talking about it we can encourage others to make the same small steps to making a difference.

Wild Challenge 

To support healthy living and emotional wellbeing, children across the school take part in a range of outdoor learning sessions across the academic year. Some of these use the forest school area, where children are allowed the time and space to work collaboratively with others as well as problem-solving and spending time exploring the living world around them.  
Many of these activities have aided the school in earning the Wild Challenge Bronze Award and we will continue to enjoy the natural world and complete more activities to earn the Silver Award next. Alongside this, we were also recognised for being a School For Nature, receiving a certificate signed by Sir David Attenborough. 

 

RSPB Big Bird Watch 

January 2026 sees the return of the RSPB Big Bird Watch. Throughout the month, children were watching out for birds within the school grounds. Alongside the science curriculum, children were able to name the birds they spotted and describe what they looked like. The KS2 children were beginning to think about the life cycle of the birds, adaptions, habitats and food chains. Some children then collect data on the birds spotted within a given time. Some of the birds they spotted included blackbirds, starlings, a robin, a house sparrow and many pigeons and magpies.

 

 What can you do to help our planet?

There are small things you can do to make a big difference. Maybe you could try some of these things at home.

- create bug houses using old milk cartoons

- leave food and water out for local wildlife

- plant flowers and shrubs in your garden

- build a nest box

- create habitat heaps of sticks and leaves

- try and have more device free days

- travel actively where possible

- wash clothes at 30^o 

MP Cameron Thomas visited Elmbridge primary School to speak to our Eco Council. The children enjoyed asking Cam questions and finding out what he is doing to help the environment.  Together we discussed ways in which the school can cut its carbon. He was particularly keen to help us with a few of our suggestions and has written letters and emails on behalf of the eco council, so we look forward to hearing back.