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 was awarded Activemark in 2006 and 2007 in recognition of the wide range of sports - both in and out of school - which the children participate in.

We aim to achieve the award again in 2008 and continue to encourage each child to become involved in sporting activities.

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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. The school has gained the bronze award from the national Eco-Schools committee.

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.