Our commitment to sustainability runs deep through every aspect of our school community. We recognise our responsibility to prepare our students not just for academic success, but for stewardship of our planet’s future.
Our Climate Action Plan
We have developed a comprehensive Climate Action Plan that sets ambitious but achievable goals for reducing our environmental impact. Key initiatives include:
- Taking steps to improve our energy consumption and reduce our carbon footprint
- Improving biodiversity within the school grounds and local area
- Implementing a school-wide recycling and waste reduction program, with the focus on decreasing the amount of litter on the school grounds
- Creating sustainable transport solutions, including a “walk to school” initiative and ‘bike bus’
- Integrating environmental education across our curriculum, ensuring students understand climate science and sustainability principles
The Heights Climate Action Plan
Reading Climate Action Pledge
We are proud signatories of the Reading Climate Action Pledge, joining local businesses and community organizations in a collective commitment to combat climate change. Through this partnership, we:
- Share best practices with other local organizations
- Participate in community-wide environmental initiatives
- Report our progress transparently
- Support student-led climate action projects
- Collaborate with local businesses on sustainability initiatives
Reading Climate Action Plan: The Heights Pledge
Our Achievements
Our dedication to sustainability has already yielded significant results:
- Installation of solar panels and a ‘green roof’.
- Creation of a school garden area that has supplied our cafeteria with fresh produce
- Participation in a funded project with the Earth Trust centre in Abingdon
- Working with local community groups on projects in Mapledurham Playing Fields
- Fundraising that will enable the planting of over 300 trees (in other countries)
- Progress towards gaining our Eco-Schools Green Flag award with Distinction
Student Leadership
Our students are at the heart of our sustainability journey. Our Eco-council meets regularly throughout the term to discuss and implement new environmental initiatives, while our Green Ambassador program enables students to lead sustainability projects across year groups.
Looking Forward
We continue to evolve our sustainability strategy, setting new targets and finding innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact. We invite all members of our school community—students, staff, parents, and local partners—to join us in this vital mission to create a more sustainable future.
Get Involved
To learn more about our sustainability initiatives or to get involved, please contact our Sustainability lead at elena.cook@theheightsprimary.co.uk