Eco-Schools
Invicta Grammar School has actively embraced the Eco-Schools programme, aligning its initiatives with themes of Global Awareness and Personal Development. Recognising the overwhelming nature of global environmental challenges, the Eco-Schools programme offers a practical seven-step framework to empower educators and young people to make a positive impact in their schools, local communities, and beyond.
Through workshops and fundraising events, we encourage students to take the lead in promoting environmental action, such as running cross-school workshops and raising funds for various environmental causes including The Kent Wildlife Trust and local nature reserves. Many of our students engage in these activities at our Geography Society which takes place Wednesdays after school!
Recently, our students' commitment to sustainability and global awareness was even recognised with a Green Flag award from Eco-Schools.
Below are some of the ways our student community has engaged with the Eco-Schools programme:
Weekly Geography Society Meetings
Each week members of the Geography Society meet to discuss future fundraising events, environmental awareness, sustainability and climate change.
Sustainability workshop at East Borough Primary School
Students from the Geography Society ran a cross-school workshop focussing on sustainability
Wear Green Non-Uniform Day
Over £2,200 was raised for Kent Wildlife Trust on non-uniform day in which students were encouraged to wear something green or nature-themed!
Earth Day Event
During lunchtime on Earth Day last year, students played eco-themed games for the chance to win prizes. Over £250 was raised for the local Vinters' Nature Reserve which was put towards growing new wildflower meadows!
Wear Blue Non-Uniform Day
In February 2024, students raised over £2400 for The Marine Conservation Society by participating in a 'wear blue' non-uniform day.