In a world where environmental consciousness is becoming increasingly vital, a long-standing member of our Eco-Team, Anya’s (one of our U6 Eco captains) dedication to preserving our planet’s marine ecosystems has not only left an indelible mark on our school community but has also paved the way for meaningful action and change. Last weekend, under […]
Since assuming responsibility for our school’s forest school site and garden space in September, we have diligently laid the groundwork for spring planting. We have cultivated relationships with local community groups, one of which we now engage with regularly. They have generously provided us with trees for planting and nurturing, offered guidance on plant and […]
Fruit trees provide so much to the community. They give food, protection and a home to a variety of wildlife from tiny insects to birds, they help the environment through carbon sequestration and provide food to humans. As a group, Swindon Saplings wanted to plant some mini community orchards within our local green areas for […]
This year, we have introduced new recycling bins to help us to maximise the amount of waste that is recycled in school. We now have pen and paper recycling bins in every year group, and a crisp packet recycling bin in the hall. Our eco councillors are responsible for emptying the bins and have shown […]
In February, Swindon Saplings Home Ed Group, donated 4 brand new dormice boxes to the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust for one of their dormice monitoring sites. Loss of habitat has been a major factor in the decline of Hazel Dormice, leading to their “vulnerable” status and subsequent protection. Charities are working tirelessly to protect remaining habitats […]
Last term, our eco councillors took part in ‘The Big Recycling Hunt’ poster competition. We have been working hard to raise the profile of recycling in our school this year, so were delighted to hear that one of our Year 5 pupils was selected as a highly commended entrant! We have received a pack of […]
Recently, we were privileged to welcome Dr Jane Goodall to Solihull Prep School. We hosted two ‘Reason for Hope’ events which more than 1,000 people attended, including more than 450 pupils and teachers from over 30 primary schools. Dr Jane spoke passionately about her extraordinary life and answered pertinent questions from her enthusiastic audiences. Everyone […]
When it was too windy for the conservation enrichment group to work in the woods this week, they were able to watch an episode of the Emmy award winning series ‘Jane’, thanks to Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots and Apple TV +. Here are their reviews and thoughts on the series: – ‘Jane’ is […]
The children have written their own fact file about octopuses using the book ‘Leo and the Octopus’ as inspiration. We have had loads of fantastic home learning in with different creative ways and facts being used. Finally a huge thank you to The Hillbrush Company Ltd. who donated a litter picker (100) to every child […]
An update from our cycle campaign meeting with the Dorset Council Head of Highways and Cllr Executive for Highways and Climate Change, Sustrans and local Dorset Councillors. The Campaign has been going for 18 months. The children want a cycle route/lane from the centre of town to Poundbury where the school is. It would help […]