Caring for Today, Protecting Tomorrow
At Thringstone Primary School, we believe caring for the environment is part of caring for our children, our community and the future they will help shape.
Surrounded by the National Forest, we are fortunate to learn in an environment that inspires children to appreciate, enjoy and care for the natural world. Sustainability is woven into everyday school life, helping children understand that even small actions can make a positive difference.
Whether planting in the garden, recycling materials, walking or scooting to school, or learning outdoors, children develop the knowledge, values and habits that help them become responsible citizens. Through our curriculum, assemblies and wider experiences, they also explore global challenges such as climate change, encouraging them to think critically and understand the role they can play in creating a more sustainable future.
As part of this learning, children have worked with Co-Treetment, a local environmental organisation based just a short distance from our school. Through assemblies and discussions, children have learned how tree planting helps businesses offset carbon emissions and contributes to a greener future, showing how positive environmental action can begin within their own community.
Sustainability in Action
Across our school you will see children:
- Recycling in classrooms and throughout the school.
- Taking part in Forest School, gardening and outdoor learning.
- Walking, cycling and scooting to school whenever possible.
- Caring for our school grounds and local environment.
- Learning about climate change and how everyday choices can make a positive difference.
- Meeting local organisations and community partners who inspire environmental responsibility.
We are also committed to reducing our environmental impact by increasing the use of digital systems and reducing unnecessary paper use wherever possible.
Our Priorities
Our Climate Action Plan sets out how we will continue to make Thringstone Primary School more sustainable.
Our priorities include:
- Reducing energy use and our carbon footprint.
- Improving biodiversity across our school grounds.
- Reducing waste and promoting reuse and recycling.
- Helping children understand environmental issues and become active citizens.
Looking Ahead
Sustainability is a journey, and we know there is always more we can do.
We review our progress each year and continue to work with children, staff and families to make meaningful improvements that benefit both our school and the wider community.
You can read more about our ambitions in our Climate Action Plan 2025-2028.
If you have ideas or questions, please email office@thringstone.leics.sch.uk and mark it ‘sustainability’.