Sustainability

Sustainability at The Pointer School

At The Pointer School we care deeply about the environment and the future of the planet for our children. We look to continuously to reduce our own impact on global heating and work to protect our planet through actions great and small.

Sustainability is integrated into our curriculum and also taught discreetly at points throughout the year.

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The Pointer School - Glyphosate Free 

Glyphosates are chemicals used in weed killers. They are very damaging to the environment, having a devastating impact on insects and bees that vital for a functioning and healthy eco system. At The Pointer School we are committed to minimising our impact on nature and using gentle methods on our grounds. Maintenance Team says ‘We are Glyphosate free!’

Eco Council 2024/2025
This year's Eco Council received their badges on November the 8th in front of the whole school where Mr O'Loghlen spoke about their importance in driving Sustainability. In December, the council heard from a special guest, and parent, who works in Sustainability for a global sporting championship. The children had some amazing questions.  


Christmas Jumper Drive

Christmas Jumper Drive
In November we had our second Christmas Jumper Drive. We raised money for Greenwich Foodbank and encouraged a circular economy by helping our parents find new homes for preloved seasonal jumpers.

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Sustainability Week 2024

Sustainability Week 2024

In Reception class during **Sustainability Week** , children have been using their Under The Sea topic to learn about looking after oceans as Saturday 8th June 2024 is World Oceans Day!

Aren't their posters beautiful?

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*Pledge Poster Winners*


Congratulations to Alana 1M, Harriet 4D and Leon from 5H who won our Pledge Poster Competion which ran as part of our Sustainability Week.

They were presented with beautiful books on Sustainability by Miss Riddoch at Friday's assembly.


*The Pointer School- A Trashion Show*

Monday 3rd June 2024 saw a terrific first for The Pointer School- A Trashion Show, and it was a roaring success!

Children from y1 to y6 worked together in houses to give a new life to materials we take for granted, and their creations were outstanding!

A special panel commented on the creations and the were very impressed!

Plenty going on during Sustainability Week at The Pointer School.