Trinity Academy Akroydon recognised for its commitment to helping the environment

The primary academy in Boothtown, Halifax has received the internationally recognised award for its whole school community approach to protecting the environment.

Julia Gravestock, Forest School teacher at Trinity Academy Akroydon, said: “We are delighted to be recognised for the environmental work and projects our eco-committee, made up of pupils from the ages of 5 to 11, have led across the academy.

"The passion and enthusiasm of our young people is astonishing and it’s wonderful to see this recognised by the additional awarding of ‘distinction’.”

Oliver Grant-Roberts, Principal at Trinity Academy Akroydon, said: “I felt incredibly proud when I read the report from the accreditation panel. The team of pupils and staff had clearly demonstrated their passion for a sustainable future and anybody speaking to our pupils can’t fail to be inspired by them.

"Our work towards achieving this award is part of our wider involvement with the Trinity MAT Earthshot initiative, which aims to inspire a decade of change for a brighter environmental future.”

The award comes in recognition of the hard work conducted by pupils forming the academy’s eco-committee. This year, they have improved recycling facilities in the school, planned community events to plant over 1000 plants in the academy grounds, established energy monitors in every class and adapted elements of the curriculum to support future environmental learning.