Netherton C of E has an Eco Team made up of 2 representatives from each year group, from Years 1—Y6. Their role is to help make the school and community wider environment better. They study the local environment and monitor the biodiversity of our site and local area, meeting often to discuss how the school environment can be improved. The Eco Team supports outdoor projects and environmental projects in the area around the school.  

Selecting the Eco Team

All pupils in Year 1 – 6 have the opportunity to be part of the Eco Team and those wanting to be a representative are asked to give a short presentation to their class, outlining why they want to take part in this role.

The whole school then takes part in Voting Day, where each pupil gets the opportunity to vote for a child to represent their class. 

This method of selection teaches all pupils about one of the British Values: Democracy - giving them the experience of an election. 

Projects & initiatives led by the Eco Team 

Eco Schools Study

The school will be assessed over the whole academic year to create a starting point in our environmental impact and to see how this can be improved. This may involve biodiversity surveys, litter picking, letter writing, and development of the school site and facilities.

Grounds Maintenance

The Eco Team will organise recycling and maintaining the wide range of flora and fauna on our school site. This may involve putting up nesting boxes, making composting areas or tree planting for natural hedgerows. 

The Garden Project

This will involve improving our outdoor areas and growing our own fruits and vegetables throughout the year.