Private School News

ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT RENDCOMB COLLEGE

Following the success of an Eco week last year, the College has been working hard this term to implement more “green” initiatives. One of the first jobs was to form Rendcomb’s new Environmental Committee under the leadership of Michelle Lucas, our newly appointed Environmental Co-ordinator.

Our latest green initiative is our tree planting campaign. Every student will have the opportunity to plant a tree in the school grounds which will offset at least some of their carbon footprint. The exact location of the tree will be recorded and the students will be able to track the progress of their particular tree. This follows on from the introduction of our own chickens and the cultivation of vegetables – all with major input from the students. The Junior School already lead the way on environmental issues with their outdoor woodland classroom and have Forest School and Green Flag Status. The school was awarded “Most Outstanding Outdoor Setting” in a major competition last year by EYE magazine.

Blessed with over 200 acres of stunning Cotswold countryside, the use and awareness of our environment is an integral part of our curriculum.