St John the Baptist's College, Portadown

What We Do

What We Do

Eco Club members work together on a wide range of environmental projects, including:

  • Promoting sustainability and environmental awareness throughout the school
  • Reducing waste through recycling, reusing and litter reduction initiatives
  • Improving our school grounds through biodiversity and gardening projects
  • Supporting energy-saving and climate-friendly actions
  • Campaigning for positive environmental change through assemblies, displays and events

Pupils play a key role in monitoring the school’s environmental impact, gathering pupil voice and helping to shape future actions.

Eco-Schools Programme

Our school is proud to be an Eco-Schools Ambassador School and has achieved six Green Flags, reflecting our long-term commitment to sustainability. Eco Club members are actively involved in maintaining and renewing our Eco-Schools status by completing audits, action plans and evaluations

 

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Eco Club learning is closely linked to the curriculum, particularly science and sustainability topics across Key Stages 3 and 4. Pupils develop skills in:

  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Communication and problem-solving
  • Environmental responsibility and global citizenship

We also engage with local organisations, businesses and community groups, allowing pupils to see how environmental action can make a real difference beyond school.

 

Looking Ahead

Eco Club continues to grow and evolve, with pupils leading exciting projects such as biodiversity improvement, community partnerships and sustainability research. Through Eco Club, students learn that small actions can create lasting change.

 

Student Voice

“Eco Club is really fun because we get to do stuff that actually helps the environment.”

“I like Eco, because we work as a team and our ideas don’t just get ignored.”

“Being in Eco has made me better at recycling and not wasting things. I have also made new friends.”

“It feels good when we help make the school pretty and cleaner.”

“Eco Club makes me think more about the environment.”