Laudato Si'
Pope Francis' Laudato Si' is a letter written to discuss the damage being inflicted on the Earth by humans and calls on 'every person living on this planet' to make changes to their lifestyles in order to protect the planet.
Padbury Catholic Primary School acknowledges the importance of integrating sustainable practices to help promote an environmentally aware community. Our school aims to support our community to learn about and implement sustainable practices and foster respect and care for the living and non-living environment.
Padbury's Green Space is the hub for our sustainability initiatives in the heart of the school. In this space, students' work is showcased, recycling bins are located and the children can access the Containers For Change bins for their juice boxes.
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The chickens are looked after by Year Six student leaders who collect eggs, change water trays and feed the chickens. Padbury students learn about waste reduction, recycling and food production.
A range of recycling options are provided to students and the wider community in the Green Space. The school recycles writing instruments, soft plastics, bread tags and mobile phones.
Each classroom and office recycles paper. The Year Five students collect the blue recycle bins each week. Padbury students are encouraged to think critically about waste and how to minimise it.
Garden beds have been installed in the Early Childhood Centre for students to grow produce. Padbury students learn about the natural world, including where food comes from and how plants grow.
Senior students 'harvest' the school's succulent garden and sell the cuttings to members of the community in little pots. This entrepreneurship is linked to the students' Economics and Business units of work.
Olives are bottled and sold to members of the community. Students help staff in this process and develop practical agricultural skills, appreciation for teamwork & financial skills.
Volunteers from Year One and Year Two act as Litter Rangers at lunch by keeping the school environment tidy. Students are rewarded with raffle tickets and certificates at our whole school assemblies for their hard work.
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Students regularly participate in the Waste Free Wednesday initiative and learn important lessons about reducing waste, landfill and mindful consumption.
All students at Padbury CPS can contribute to the compost tumblers and learn about the values of sustainability and responsibility.