Worle Community School Academy has made yet another step towards reducing their carbon footprint by introducing electric vehicle charging points.
Electric vehicles, or EVs, are vehicles that run on electric rather than petrol and are a more environmentally friendly alternative. Neville Coles, CEO of The Priory Learning Trust which runs the school, said, "Through grant aid and with a mind to the environment and green energy delighted to see these appearing today". He continued to say "Very happy to encourage sustainable travel within our Trust". Mary Leonard, head of CJR (the school's environment group), added "Hugely pleased that even in given the difficulties we have faced in 2020 Worle School has managed to get these installed!". The chargers were installed after talks between CJR and the school's leadership team on how to reduce the carbon footprint of the school and The Priory Learning Trust.
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Climate Justice Revolution says that the "Pandemic can't stop [them] from making change".
The environment club at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) has faced multiple challenges throughout 2020 because of the pandemic. However, the group has no plans to stop making change at the ever improving academy in Weston-super-Mare. Group leader Jack Clark said "We've persevered throughout the pandemic and we will continue throughout this year no matter what challenges are thrown away". He added, "Climate change won't stop for the pandemic and the pandemic can't stop us from vastly improving our school". In the past year, CJR has worked with the school's leadership team as well as the multi-academy trust it is a part of to implement EV spaces, recycling and a 3 year climate plan for The Priory Learning Trust. Principal Jacqui Scott and Vice-Principal Adam Griffin with students from Worle Community School - An Academy part of The Priory Learning Trust
The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT), an MAT in Somerset, has announced plans to become one of the greenest group of schools in the country. The trust’s new Strategic Plan includes plans to create environmentally friendly schools over the next 3 years. The first-year plan includes looking at energy management, sustainable travel, biodiversity and green construction. Year 2 and 3 looks at supporting and encouraging the trust’s 6 academies engagement with the environment and implement a multitude of initiatives. About the plans, Jack Clark who runs WCSA’s Climate Justice Revolution said: “It is brilliant to see that The Priory Learning Trust is so dedicated to our environment and my team and I are delighted to be working with the trust to implement these ideas”. WCSA is an inspirational secondary school that is part of TPLT. Climate Justice Revolution is an environmental club at WCSA that is working hard to create a more environmentally-friendly school and the next group of inspirational leaders. Over the next year, the group will begin to branch out to primary schools across The Priory Learning Trust to help the trust’s Strategic Plan. The Priory Learning Trust is an inspirational multi-academy trust that puts students first and cherishes staff. It is also the home of the Jill Dando News Centre, a group of student journalists that report on positive news from the community. Find out more about The Priory Learning Trust and their schools at www.theplt.org.uk. |