Students Take Action for a Cleaner Community in Big School Clean-Up

In a passionate push for sustainability, members of Cowley’s Eco-Committee participated in the nationwide Big School Clean. Armed with litter pickers and bin bags, our students spent an hour cleaning up the local neighbourhood — and their efforts were both impressive and eye-opening.

In just 60 minutes, students collected ten full bags of litter from an area within a 10-minute walk of the school. The activity highlighted the severity of local waste issues, with students even discovering instances of fly-tipping.

The initiative, while productive, served as a stark reminder of the environmental challenges facing the community. In response, Eco-Committee members are planning to raise awareness through the school’s social media platforms and are preparing to write to local MPs and councillors to share their findings and advocate for change.

Want to do your part for the environment?

For those looking to reduce their own environmental impact, the Eco-Committee recommends exploring sustainable living practices. A great place to start is this guide:
How to Reduce Waste: 21 Ideas for Zero Waste Living – One Tree Planted.


Stay tuned for more updates from the Eco-Committee as they continue to champion a cleaner, greener future for all.