College goes green as it celebrates first Environmental Week

Sir John Deane’s students celebrated sustainability and raised awareness of the climate crisis as part of the College’s first Environmental Week in May.

Students organised a range of activities including a litter pick around the College campus and surrounding residential areas, information boards and student-led talks on protecting the planet and what individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint.

They have also been working hard in the Sir John Deane’s community garden, with the canteen serving up the fruits of their labour as part of their daily menus, which include more plant-based options.

Subject lessons and personal development tutorials also focussed on educating students around sustainability, while senior students compiled a list of recommended books and podcasts, which went on display in the library.

The week ended with a bake sale, with all monies raised going towards environmental charities. The events during the week will contribute to the College’s ongoing mission to become an ecofriendly college, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation.

Year 12 student Cole Brautigam, who leads the College’s Environmental Society, said: “It has been great to see so many students engaging in environmental activities this week. The climate and biodiversity crises are issues that we all need to tackle at all levels of society, so doing our bit at College is extremely important.”