Putney High School pupils made a stand for sustainability

Sixth formers at Putney HIgh were aiming to raise awareness of the benefits of environmentally-friendly travel. It is the first initiative by Sixth Form environmental reps, who will be exploring and discussing ecological issues including how to reduce pollution. The picketing was in support of the wider Walk to School campaign.

Deputy Head Girl Tatiana Cooke said: “This is a great way to get as many students and parents involved in something that’s beneficial to them and the wider community.”


Junior pupil took action and walked to school

As well as walking to school, the students urged pupils and staff to limit the amount of printing, and paper, that they produce. Pupils also promoted recycling with clearly signed recycling bins and the school enjoyed a Meat Free Monday lunch. Meat Free Monday was chosen to encourage people to help slow climate change as well as preserve natural resources by considering having one meat-free meal each week.

Deputy Head girls Charlie Catterall, Priya Chhaya, Orla Choo and Tatiana Cooke said: “We are committed to making a difference in sustainable development. With big brands and the government looking to deliver on this agenda too, we feel it is the perfect time to think about how we can work towards a more sustainable model.”

The debating team got involved by discussing the motion: ‘This house believes that technological progress will not solve society’s environmental issues’. Year 12’s Saskia Bulstrode, who heads up the debate society, said “It is important that we discuss issues that sit at the very core of our school. The debate raised some interesting issues regarding sustainability and we look forward to many more.”

Deputy Head of Pastoral Heidi Armstrong said: “Encouraging an appreciation of our environment is an important part of academic and wellbeing education, and it is wonderful to see how our pupils have taken the issue into their hands with innovative initiatives.”

May 19, 2017