As sustainable development moves up the agenda, involving children inthe debate and helping them develop an informed and positive response isbecoming an increasing priority.
Woodheys Primary School in Sale, Cheshire, involves pupils in projectsthat improve the school environment and are integrated into the schoolcurriculum. Projects focus on the concepts of quality of life anddiversity. Pupils design murals and create different environments aroundthe school. They work with artists on willow weaving and livingsculptures and they've created a wildlife area with help from universitystudents. Children not only learn about environmental diversity, staffhave observed that pupils' decision-making skills and overall behaviourhas also improved.
There have been other benefits. The school has won awards for itsimproved environment and appearance. It has been possible to use thegrounds to pursue activities in science, citizenship, geography,English, art and design. It has also allowed for stronger links to bedeveloped with the wider community. External support has come from thelocal authority, a utilities company, local businesses, the BritishTrust for Conservation Volunteers, Eco-Schools and the Schools OrganicNetwork.
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