National Initiatives

Church Preen School strives to address each of the five areas of the government directive “Every Child Matters”.

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The school has been awarded the Activemark annually since 2006 in recognition of the wide range of sports - both in and out of school - which the children participate in.

We continue to encourage each child to become involved in sporting activities.

Details are available on the Teachernet website.

By developing a travel plan, a school is showing a commitment to a safer, cleaner and more attractive school environment.

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In the summer term of 2008 the children elected an eco-committee who began to audit the use of energy and resources within school. The older children linked this study with their work on global envirommental issues. This has resulted in a considerable amount of recycling and an increased awareness of the careful use of resources.

In 2010 the school gained the GREEN FLAG award from the National Eco-Schools committee for continued excellence in improving the enviornmental performance of the school and wider community.

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From November 2010 we became a Partner in the Carbon Partnership Programme.  Please look at the link below to view how we move forward  www.youtube.com/watch?v=XObv53soCus

As a result of the great work carried out by our gardening club, eco-committee and indeed everyone at the school we have been awarded the Bronze Food for Life Award.  It recognises the efforts being made by the school to improve sustainabilty of our eating habits and the impact this has on our well being and on the environment.

The government aims for every school to attain this award by 2010. Church Preen School with its tradition of sporting achievements and its interest in healthy eating, e.g. growing vegetables, qualified for the award in 2006. Other areas of the award are concerned with pupils' emotional development and their awareness of how to behave in society.

The school continues to prioritise a healthy lifestyle, including the encouragement of healthy snacks such as fruit

Full details of the Schools for Health initiative can be found on the Shropshire County Council website.

We have been awarded the the International Schools Award (ISA) - Intermediate which recognises the good work that the schoo doesl developing and promoting an awareness of global issues with our children and the wider community.

We are now in the process of applying for the full award.