Our Eco-Warriors are currently working towards gaining the Eco-Schools green flag award! 

At Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School, we believe that small actions can lead to big changes, and we're excited to take steps toward a greener, more sustainable future. Our Climate Action Plan is all about creating a positive impact on the environment while inspiring our students, staff, and families to work together for a cleaner, healthier world. From reducing waste to saving energy, we are committed to making eco-friendly choices that will benefit not only our school but the surrounding community. By embracing these efforts, we hope to encourage everyone at Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School to become climate champions and help build a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.

We would love to share our Climate Action plan with you below.

Adaption and Resilience

Our school has fitted solar film on our windows. 

Installing solar film on windows helps regulate indoor temperatures by reducing heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. This reduces the reliance on heating systems, leading to lower energy consumption and improved comfort in our classrooms. Solar film also reduces glare, protects furniture from UV damage, and extends the lifespan of interior materials by preventing sun-related wear.

Biodiversity 

Join Community Initiatives 

Community environmental initiatives such as tree planting, litter picking, or local green space protection projects can provide excellent opportunities for us to make a positive impact on our local environment.

Our Eco Warriors have been working alongside the Wakefield Council rangers based at Newmillerdam to remove invasive species of weeds that are taking over the area. As you can see, we were very successful! 

We cannot wait to continue this relationship this year. 

Below you can find the minutes for some of our meetings: