This document discusses sustainability in schools and provides definitions of sustainability. It notes that OFSTED found students responded well to education for sustainability when they could participate in practical classroom and community projects. The government's goal for 2020 is for all schools to be models of sustainability. Several definitions of sustainability are provided focusing on meeting present needs without compromising the future. The document encourages promoting sustainability across the whole school and engaging students and teachers on issues like energy use and waste.

2. Whyarewehere?

4. London

5. North East

6. North West

7. Yorkshire

10. “...Pupils responded particularly well to education for sustainability when it gave them the opportunity to take part in practical activities within and outside the classroom and enabled them to research, plan and implement projects that made a clear difference to the school and the local community....” OFSTED Dec 2009

11. By 2020 the Government would like all schools to be models of sustainability.....

12. But what on EARTH does that mean?!

13. Sustainabilityis a big word..... “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” “the capacity to endure” “the ability to continue without lessening, to nourish, to allow to flourish” “an attempt to provide the best outcomes for human and natural environments both now and into the indefinite future” “a global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace” “the ability to continue/maintain into the future” “the human desire to live in harmony with nature and one-another ” “the desire to maintain and improve the economic, environmental and social characteristics of an area so its community can continue to lead healthy, productive, enjoyable lives there” “improving our lives without continually increasing the amount of energy and material goods that we consume”

14. “Sustainability is simply finding ways to take care and preserve the future of life on Earth, where CARE is the main word. If WE care, and can persuade others around us to care, then WE can make the difference.” Patrick Okoth, Year 9Abraham Moss High School, Manchester

15. CARE

16. The GOOD The BAD The UGLY

17. The Eight Doorways

18. The Good, The Bad And The Downright Ugly! Good: Reusable trays Bad: Wasting light energy Ugly: Disposable cups , plates, knifes, forks and plastic bottles

19. LEARN

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22. TEACH

23. Virtual Classroom

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27. Bridge the Gap between Schools and Contractors

28. Bring learning to life with applied skills

29. Arm children with knowledge for meaningful dialogue

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