The High School of Dundee Junior School is celebrating the award of the coveted Eco Schools Green Flag.
An international accreditation, it recognises the Junior Years’ commitment to environmental action and to embedding sustainable development across school life.
The award assessors praised pupils and staff for their work across a number of initiatives aimed at driving meaningful, long term-change.
These have included biodiversity projects such as creating bug hotels and enhancing local wildlife habitats through the NatureScot pilot, as well as regular litter picks which have helped pupils take responsibility for their environment.
The major redevelopment of the playground over the summer to create a greener, safer and more inclusive environment for fun and learning, was also highly commended.
Alongside this, the Junior School has been working to improve its outdoor learning spaces and provide staff with additional training to make the most of these areas.
In addition the fantastic work of the Eco Club was highlighted, with the pupil-led group having run many of the initiatives as well as creating an Eco Code to champion good behaviours. It also played a crucial role in shaping the playground improvement project by organising questionnaires for pupils and teachers and sharing the results and ideas with the architect.
Deputy Rector, Julie Rose, said, “I am incredibly proud of our Junior Years team, and especially of our dedicated Eco Club, for achieving the Green Flag award.
“This recognition reflects the passion, teamwork, and commitment our pupils, staff and parents show every day as they work to make our school – and our world – a greener, more sustainable place.
“The Eco Club, under the guidance of class teacher Chloe Devlin have shown leadership and enthusiasm to inspire us all. This award is a wonderful celebration of our Junior Years’ hard work and determination.”