Switch Off Fortnight
Pupils are encouraging their friends, teachers and parents to be more aware of how they use electricity as part of ‘Switch Off Fortnight;’ a campaign to reduce energy consumption organised by The Pod. Madame Cooke has been leading the eco-warrior enrichment group by encouraging pupils to learn why it’s important to try to save energy. As part of the event, pupils go undercover and complete a school audit to find out where energy is being wasted. The nationwide event has over 1700 schools and colleges taking part. Last year, eco-warriors saw a median energy saving of around 10% from the event. At the end of the campaign, pupils will complete a second school audit to find out how behaviour has changed. Pupils will then share the results with their friends and teachers in an attempt to encourage everyone to keep up the good work all year round.
Green Pupils Achieve Silver Standard
Well done to our pupils and staff after receiving a silver award from the Woodland Trust. The school has been participating in the Woodland Trust Green Tree School Award, an educational initiative, designed to encourage outdoor learning and help teachers inspire their pupils about woods, trees and wildlife. There are currently 7,000 schools registered on the charities award scheme. Schools gain points by completing environmental activities and progressing through stages until reaching the platinum title. Director of Outdoor Activities at Cundall Manor School, Stuart Jackson, said: “Since we launched the Wild Wood we have had an amazing response to our outdoor and environmental activities.” “The Woodland Trust activities are a superb way to identify ways in which we can engage with our native woodland areas.” “At Cundall we greatly appreciate outdoor learning and we encourage our pupils to get their hands dirty, be creative and have lots of fun.” “We hope that activities like this will really instil a passion for the environment for the rest of their lives.”
Ladies’ Lunch
The beautiful Swinton Park in Masham recently played host to the annual Friends of Cundall Manor School’s Ladies Lunch and fundraiser. The event was attended by more than 100 guests who were treated to a welcome drinks reception, a delicious two-course lunch, prize draw and fashion show by Well Heeled Boutique of Thirsk. The Friends Chairwoman, Margherita Blair said: “The Ladies Lunch is, without doubt, one of the highlights of the Friends’ calendar. The Cundall community are always very supportive and generous which makes this event not only very sociable but also a fantastic fundraiser” Visit the Friends’ Facebook Page at:@Friends-of-Cundall-Manor