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The Big Green Bake Off – Global Committee Coram House

At the start of this academic year Global Committee developed an action plan. As part of this plan they decided they would like to raise oney for an environ ental charity. deas ca e ooding in and the co ittee finally settled on a bake sale with a environ ental the e. The children shared their concerns about products such as palm oil and wanted to encourage their peers to use ingredients that are sustainably sourced. It was soon agreed that we should call the event: The Big Green Bake Off.

From this point onwards, the committee members were tasked to return to their class, notebook in hand and discuss which charity they would like to support. At the next meeting any suggestions were ade. We have finally settled on The World and Trust Operation Ocelot endorsed by none other than Steve Backshall. Operation Ocelot mission two will fund the expansion of Reserva Ecologica De Guapiacu (Regua) protecting some of the last re nants of ra il’s Atlantic orest. Only of this once vast forest remains intact today, but it continues to hold incredible life. Hunting and logging for farms and pastures remains a threat but through Operation Ocelot we can save these habitats for good. Our committee ranges from Year 1 to Year 6 and it is amazing to see the passion from our students. Straight away our graphic designer and publicity officer began their campaign of creating posters to advertise the event, they were helped by many other global ambassadors.

Queen’s Canopy

Back in November 2022, Coram House received confir ation that it would be part of the Jubilee Tree planting initiative. We wanted to support this to create a greener UK and a legacy in honour of The Queen’s eadership of the nation, which will benefit future generations. Scan the QR Code.

We will catch up with how the Global Committee got on in the next edition of Ackworth Today.