The Eco-Schools scheme is now well established in Staffordshire with many schools taking part. It is less well known that Ridgeway Primary was one of the first group in the country to receive an 'Eco' flag.

A very important part of becoming an Eco-School is the setting up of an Eco-Committee that will decide how the school will develop its environmental work. Our Committee includes
Pupils
Teachers
Classroom assistants
Clerical staff
Caretaking staff
Lunch-time supervisors
Friends Association members
Parents
Governors

Pupils discuss their ideas in small groups with the adults and then share the issues with the larger group. Minutes are taken of the discussions and later shared in classes and with the school
community. After consultation these ideas are put into practice.

Eco committee discussions