Extra Curricular

Ecoschools

Balcarras is an Ecoschool

We achieved the Bronze award in Dec 2008 and then the Silver Award in June 2009.
The award is nationwide standard, over half of the schools in UK have signed up to do this award. The award has 3 levels, bronze, silver and green flag. For any more information see Mr Pearce or click here.

Our Aims
There is a committed Ecogroup that meets up every Monday lunchtime in 7A6. Here is a picture of them. The group has come up with an ‘EcoCode’ which outlines our 5 main goals.
Overall we aim to raise environmental awareness and reduce the environmental impact of the school on the environment by;
1. Making our energy use as efficient as possible
2. Not wasting water
3. Making the school environment diverse for wildlife
4. To encourage healthy exercise and reduce our carbon footprint.
5. Making the whole school aware of how they can make a difference

What's new?
The headmaster's challenge was a success, over 100 people took part. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in the library on 19th June. Congratulations to everyone that took part, there was a really high standard and it was difficult to pick out a winner. The top 3 places all received itunes vouchers, there entries can be seen here;

1st place was a film by Ruth Miller, Phoebe Barnes, Rosanna Lloyd & Salma Elsiad
Click here to see the film.

2nd place was a PowerPoint by Sophie Liggett & Jenny Evans
Click here to see the PowerPoint.

3rd place was Balcarras Green Booklet
Click here to see the booklet.

Green Day will be here soon!
10th July is Green Britain Day, make a promise to someone you know about how you could do your bit on the day.
Click here for more ideas.

Balcarras School

Balcarras School

Ecoschools

Balcarras is an Ecoschool