London Sustainable Schools Forum

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We are a group of people trying to make London schools more sustainable places. We are made up of teachers, local authority officers, governors, third sector workers, academics, parents etc etc.

Website: http://projectdirt.com/page/ldn-sus-schools
Location: London
Members: 132
Latest Activity: on Thursday

Project to watch: Hampton Hill Primary School Sustainability Conference May 31st

We are proud to announce the fourth annual Sustainability Conference at Hampton Hill Primary School on: Thursday 31st May 2012 and there are still a few FREE places left...

Over the past three years our conferences have grown, we now are networking with nearly a hundred schools across London and beyond.

This year’s conference will focus on sharing practice and ideas of how we can integrate sustainability into the curriculum. There will be a series of presentations and workshops to support this as well as a busy 'Market-place' with a range of organisations who can help with resources and ideas for teaching and learning. This is particularly relevant as the initial report on the new primary curriculum has sustainability as one of the five aims.

8.00am Set up for stall holders

9.00 Market place & refreshments

9.40 Welcomes, Introductions, Context

9.50 What is a Sustainable School? Martin Crabb & Bill Jerman

10.05 Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum. – Ann Finlayson (SEEd).

10.40 Market place & refreshments

11.10 Workshops Round 1

11.50 Workshops Round 2

12.30pm Lunch Market place & Networking

1.30 Springboard to Action projects –Mini presentation & group follow-up. Looking at exciting projects undertaken in schools across London in recent months.

3.00 Plenary & Next steps.

Morning Workshops:

Using the outdoor environment Recycling in the Curriculum

Using Global Links in the classroom The role of the Sustainability Coordinator

Afternoon Themes:

Low Energy Schools Rainwater Harvesting

Empty Classrooms Seasonal Schools

Project Dirt Informed Uniform

Air Quality – Zero Heroes and Bubble Day

Market Place stalls:

London Sustainable Schools Forum - Martin Crabbe
LandMark Energy – Peter Williams
Energy / LA Support - Jess Wiles
Recycling – David Ingram & Risa Wilkinson
Environmental Trust -Joe Pecorelli
WWF UK – Liz Rossall
Solar Aid /Sunny schools supporting schools - Kathy Hill
Waste busters - Katie Newnham
Fairtrade - Ann Peterken & Jenny Atton
Southwest London Environment Network (SWLEN) – Vicky Phillips Nick Ives

Colin cooper

Vegware Disposable Cutlery - Teresa Suter
Safe Wildlife Ponds in Schools – Kevin Francis
Soundscape - Mairi Mcleod
TDA - Barry Joy
Force – Crane Park project – Rob Cray & Frances
Living Eggs – Viviene
WWT London Wetland Centre – Nick Osorio
Eco Tales - Louise Purnell
Leap – Creative Health to Energy

Hosts from Hampton Hill Junior School:

Bill Jerman Trudi Morgan

Kate Quirin Rachel Guy

Kristina Phelps

If you would like to book and have not yet requested a place from your school or organisation please contact Kristina Phelps on k.phelps@hamptonhill.richmond.sch.uk Places are filling up quickly so please book to reserve your place(s) on receipt of this agenda.

Yours sincerely

WK Jerman

Headteacher

School Associate

For other LSSF information click on the links below:

Borough Leaders

Steering Group

Sprinboard to Action projects:

Empty Classrooms

Zero Heroes/ Bubble Day

Informed Uniform

Beacons of low energy

Seasonal Schools

Rain changers

Green Champions on Project Dirt

Sustainable Curriculum

You can read about other exciting live projects that our members are engaged in.To follow the development of this process go to the Pages on the right hand side of this page and click on Springboard to Action.

Please note the Project Dirt Terms and Conditions are especially important here. As this is a school site it is very important you only add information that you have permission to use (from your employer, parents etc.). If you have any concerns about anything that you see on the site please inform Martin immediately.

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Comment by Lewis Mcneill on Thursday: http://projectdirt.com/group/fruit-full-schools-london Hey folks, please become members of Fruit-full Schools London - community orchards in schools. The participating schools are based throughout London and all are keen to have volunteers involved in everything from pruning, watering and maintenance to harvest and celebration! Get involved!

Comment by Martin Crabbe on May 16, 2012 at 20:01: Congratulations to Hampton Hill. Their Sustainability Conference on May 31st is the new Project to watch. There are still a few FREE places left see above for details.

Comment by Ann Bodkin on May 16, 2012 at 14:05: Global High School Prize 2012 Call for submission

Just wanted to ensure secondary schools are aware of the call for submissions for the Zayed Future Energy Prize. What I find interesting is that the process is to submit a business case for how they plan to utilise the prize for the purpose of raising awareness of sustainability and reducing the school’s environmental footprint. Consideration for economics is more and more becoming the measure - and is a good challenge to us all to help move the issue on from often purely being considered through the environmental need.
Over the past 4 years, through the Zayed Future Energy Prize, the United Arab Emirates has been honoring those who are committed to advancing renewable energy and sustainable technologies globally. One of the greatest unifying challenges in the world today is addressing climate change, promoting sustainable development and encouraging innovation in renewable energy technologies.

In 2012, the Zayed Future Energy Prize announced the creation of the Global High School Prize. It aims to encourage future generations to think outside the box, develop their sense of innovation and in the process – understand the practicalities of living a sustainable life.

The Global High School Prize awards USD 100 000 to each of the five high schools selected from different regions (Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania).

High schools from around the world are invited to submit a business case for how they plan to utilise the prize for the purpose of raising awareness of sustainability and reducing the school’s environmental footprint. High schools are asked to submit projects based on one or more of the three objectives of the UN Sustainable Energy for All Initiative: Energy Access, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

The deadline for submissions is 16 July 2012.

If you have any questions, please consult the web site at www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com, or contact Dalal Yassin at dyassin@masdar.ae (+971-2-653-6012).

Comment by Ruth Desforges on May 8, 2012 at 18:30: Hi all,

ZSL will be attending the Rio+20 Earth Summit (otherwise known as the UN Conference on Sustainable Development) in June this year, and is trying to gain commitment from world leaders to make the changes necessary for a healthy planet in the future.

We want as many people as possible to sign our Pledge for a Better Planet petition, which we will take to Rio+20. If you could take ten seconds to sign your name to the pledge here:www.zsl.org/betterplanet, and encourage friends/colleagues/secondary schools/youth groups/newsletter subscribers to do the same, it would be a great message to send to world leaders!

To help get the message out we have produced Rio+20 teaching resources which are available here: www.zsl.org/education/pledge-for-a-better-planet-teacher-resources,... And we've also got resources like postcards and sign-up sheets to give out too, so do give us a shout if you'd like some.

Sign for a better world! Thank you!

Ruth Desforges

Education Officer | ZSL London Zoo

ruth.desforges@...

07837901692

P.s. For those technologically-inclined, you can also "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter:

www.facebook.com/pages/Pledge-for-a-Better-Planet/404036386288999

www.twitter.com/#!/better_planet

Comment by Martin Crabbe on May 4, 2012 at 21:34: Congratulations to Michael and Marika for everything they have don so far in Cycling4Se-ed. A worthy project to watch!

Comment by Nick on May 1, 2012 at 12:58: It's official: 10:10’s Solar Schools project is going national!

Last year, the carbon cutting organisation 10:10 dreamed up a way for schools to install solar panels by raising money from their communities. Seven months on, they've shown it's possible with five solar rigs installed, over £75,000 raised, communities brought together and other carbon-cutting efforts boosted in the process.

Now it's time to go bigger. 10:10 is rolling the project out nationwide! But there’s only space for 100 schools, so visit www.solarschools.org.uk/apply to find our more and put your school forward!

Comment by Martin Crabbe on April 23, 2012 at 7:18: Congratulations to the LYNK UP crew who are the new project to watch.

Comment by Martin Crabbe on April 20, 2012 at 16:25: Hampton Hill Junior School Conference on a Sustainable Curriculum will take place on May 31st. Amongst many great features of the day, Springboard to Action projects will be evaluated.

For more info: http://projectdirt.com/events/hampton-hill-junior-school-sustainabi...

Comment by Anna Portch on April 16, 2012 at 16:34: Happy Summer Term everyone... Many thanks for all your work and interest in the the "Empty Classrrom Day" - London's your classroom on Friday 6th July 2012... Remember to put the names of schools you know are going to take part up on the project page... We're aiming for 100....

Comment by Margaret Burr on March 30, 2012 at 13:44: Nature deficit disorder 'damaging Britain's children'

The National Trust is launching a consultation on tackling "nature deficit disorder". The Natural Childhood report notes that UK children are losing contact with nature at a "dramatic" rate, and their health and education are suffering. The two-month consultation is aimed at gathering views and examples of good and bad practice from the public and specialists.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17495032

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/what-we-do/news/view-page/item788564/

Although the Empty Classroom day on 6 July doesn’t fall within the consultation period, the report could help to attract more interest for the event.