Year 1 and 2 Eco Team

Who Are the Eco Team?

The Eco Team is a dedicated group of pupils from Year 1 and Year 2 who are passionate about caring for the environment and promoting sustainable practices within East Park Academy. These young environmentalists are selected for their enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to making a positive impact on their school and local community. Through their work, the Eco Team helps instil a sense of responsibility and love for the planet in all pupils.

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How Are Eco Team Members Chosen?

Eco Team members are chosen through a simple application process. Interested pupils express their enthusiasm for joining by sharing their ideas about why protecting the environment is important. Teachers also look for children who consistently show the East Park 8 values—Kindness, Voice, Leadership and Responsibility, Creativity, Self-Belief, Independence, Collaboration and Determination—in their daily actions. This ensures that every member of the team is ready to contribute meaningfully to their role.

The Role of the Eco Team

The Eco Team plays an important role in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness across the school. Their responsibilities include:

1. Promoting the East Park 8 Values

Kindness: Showing care for the environment and encouraging others to do the same.
Voice: Sharing their ideas about how to make the school eco-friendlier.
Leadership and Responsibility: Leading by example and taking responsibility for environmental initiatives.
Creativity: Thinking of imaginative ways to reduce waste, save energy and protect nature.
Self-Belief: Believing in their ability to make a difference in the world.
Independence: Taking initiative to identify and act on environmental issues.
Collaboration: Working together with their peers and teachers to achieve shared goals.
Determination: Staying committed to their environmental projects, even when challenges arise.

2. Leading Environmental Initiatives - The Eco Team works on projects such as recycling campaigns, reducing plastic use and planting in the school garden. They help raise awareness about the importance of sustainability through posters, presentations and school events.

3. Monitoring and Improving School Practices - Members of the Eco Team monitor the school’s recycling efforts, energy usage and waste management. They suggest and implement ways to make the school more eco-friendly.

4. Inspiring Others - Through their actions and ideas, the Eco Team inspires their classmates and teachers to adopt more sustainable habits, both at school and at home.

Why Do We Have an Eco Team?

The Eco Team exists to ensure that East Park Academy is doing its part to protect the planet and teach pupils about the importance of sustainability. By empowering our youngest pupils to take action, we help them develop a lifelong sense of responsibility for the environment and a belief in their ability to create positive change.

What Does the Eco Team Do?

The Year 1 and 2 Eco Team takes on a variety of projects to make East Park Academy more sustainable:

Recycling and Waste Reduction - They lead efforts to recycle paper, plastics and other materials, as well as find creative ways to reduce waste across the school.
Gardening and Nature Projects - The team participates in planting flowers, vegetables and trees to make the school grounds greener and more inviting for wildlife.
Energy Conservation - They promote turning off lights and devices when not in use and finding ways to save energy throughout the school.
Environmental Awareness Campaigns - Through posters, assemblies and class visits, the Eco Team educates their peers about how to care for the planet and why it matters.

The Year 1 and 2 Eco Team is an integral part of East Park Academy’s mission to nurture confident, compassionate and capable young individuals. By focusing on sustainability, these pupils are helping to ensure a brighter, greener future for everyone.