At High Halden Church of England Primary School, we believe that caring for God’s creation is a vital part of our role as a Church school and as global citizens. Rooted in our Christian values — especially 💝 Generosity, 🌈 Hope, and 🧠 Wisdom — we teach children to love and protect the natural world.

We are committed to taking climate action seriously through our curriculum, school environment, and everyday practices.

📘 Learning Through the Curriculum

We weave environmental education through multiple subjects, helping children to understand:

• 🌱 The importance of sustainability

• 💨 The causes and effects of climate change

• 🌾 How to protect wildlife and natural habitats

• 🔁 The role of recycling, reusing, and reducing waste

• 💧 The need to conserve water and energy

From Science and Geography to RE and PSHE, pupils explore the beauty and fragility of the Earth — and their power to make a difference.

🏫 Taking Action in School

We encourage children to become active stewards of creation through hands-on, practical action:

♻️ Eco-friendly initiatives — recycling, composting, and waste reduction
🌼 Outdoor learning — using our school grounds and local environment as natural classrooms
🌳 Gardening and wildlife projects — planting flowers, growing vegetables, building bug hotels
🔋 Energy awareness — turning off lights and devices when not in use
🚶‍♀️ Sustainable travel — promoting walking, cycling, and car-sharing

🌿 Using and Respecting Our Environment

We use our beautiful rural setting to help children connect with nature in a meaningful way:

• 🧺 Outdoor prayer and reflection spaces

• 🔎 Nature trails and bug hunts

• 🍃 Forest School-inspired activities

• 🧘 Mindful time spent outdoors to support wellbeing and gratitude for creation

🙌 Our Mission

By encouraging curiosity, compassion, and responsibility, we help our pupils grow into climate-conscious citizens who understand that even small actions can lead to big change.

As a school rooted in faith, we stand by the belief that it is our duty to care for God’s world and ensure a greener, fairer future for everyone.