THE ECO–SCHOOL THE ECO–SCHOOL PROJECTPROJECT

Aims of the presentation:

1. Introduce ‘Ekoskola’ – discussing the main objectives

2. Discussing the 7 steps of the ekoskola process

1. FEE: a network of NGOs

2. One member organisation per country ... Nature Trust (Malta)

More information: www.fee-international.org

Who runs Eco-Schools?

• A whole-school environmental project

• Increases the development of the school and its community

• introducing citizenship education

• addresses the environment not just from a natural perspective, but also from social and cultural perspectives

• contextualising the principles of sustainability into a way of life

• empowers individuals with the responsibility and the

means to bring about change

• Awards (green flag)

What is Ekoskola Project?

The Seven Steps of the

EkoSkola process

Source: www.ekoskolamalta.com

EnvironmentalReview

Action Plan

Monitoring &Evaluation

CurriculumWork

Informing &Involving

Eco Code

Eco Schools Committee

• The committee is the core of the EkoSkola process, responsible for organising and directing activities.

• Consisting of different members working in the school community (pupils, teachers, cleaners, caretakers, and parents).

• Whatever the type of school or age group, student involvement in the committee is essential.

EkoSkola Committee

• Work begins with an environmental audit of the school with the aim of identifying issues for action.

• Pupils are involved in this work from assessing the level of litter on school grounds to checking the building for inefficiencies such as leaky taps or electric equipment left on overnight.

Environmental Review

• The information from the review is used to identify priorities and create an action plan, which sets realistic targets to improve environmental performance.

Action Plan

• Ensures that progress towards targets and any necessary changes to the action plan are made and that achievement is recognised.

• It also ensures that environmental education is an on-going process in the school.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Classroom study of themes such as energy, water and waste are undertaken by most students.

• The whole school should be involved in practical initiatives - for example, saving water, recycling materials and preventing litter.

Curriculum Work

Energy consumption Water usage Cleaning Consumer patterns Waste generation Waste management Paper usage Vandalism

Nutrition patterns Healthy lifestyles Transport Road safety Landscaping Buildings Cultural heritage Leisure facilities

Curriculum WorkCurriculum Work

• Schools are encouraged to interact with the wider community when preparing action plans.

• Promote the school ekoskola programme through classroom displays, assemblies, press coverage, website and write ups.

Informing & Involving

EkoSkola Committee

Outreaching process

• A school that implements the seven steps of the programme can apply for one of the three EkoSkola awards: a bronze certificate, a silver certificate or a Green Flag … depending on how much it has achieved.

The Awards

National EkoSkola Co-ordinator

Regional EkoSkola Officer

Seminars promoting a whole school approach for link teachers and students

electronic local EkoSkola newsletter

www.ekoskolamalta.com

www.eco-schools.org

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