🌍 Eagles Class Take Action for the Planet
This week, Eagles Class have shown just how powerful children’s voices can be when they are combined with thoughtful learning, care for others and a desire to make a difference.
As part of their learning about climate change, the children were challenged to think about realistic actions they could take in school to be more eco‑friendly. What followed was a beautifully written and carefully considered letter to Mr Griffiths, declaring a climate crisis and proposing a practical solution that could make an immediate impact.
The children explained that they had noticed how much paper and glue are used when worksheets are stuck into books, particularly in maths. They demonstrated a clear understanding of where paper comes from, why forests matter, and how small changes can help reduce waste and protect the environment.
♻️ A Practical and Thoughtful Solution
Rather than simply identifying a problem, Eagles Class did exactly what we encourage all children to do – they became solution‑focused.
Their proposal was to trial using maths folders instead of sticking worksheets into books, allowing completed work to be filed neatly without additional paper or glue. The children clearly explained the benefits of this idea, including:
- Using less paper and glue
- Reducing waste and saving money
- Keeping work organised and tidy
- Taking responsibility for caring for the planet
Mr Griffiths was delighted by the children’s maturity and reasoning and has agreed for Eagles Class to trial the folder system this term. The children will reflect on how well it works, any challenges they encounter and what they learn from the experience – an excellent example of learning in action.
đź’š Looking Ahead with Hope and Purpose
The children also shared their hopes for using more technology in the future to reduce paper use further. While they understand this cannot happen immediately, they were pleased to learn that iPad trials are currently taking place in other schools across the trust, helping leaders think carefully about future possibilities at St Peter’s.
This thoughtful exchange is a wonderful example of how children at St Peter’s are encouraged to think deeply, speak confidently and act responsibly. It reflects our school vision to Love, Learn and Shine:
- Love – showing care for our planet and community
- Learn – understanding global issues and their impact
- Shine – using their voices to lead positive change
We are incredibly proud of Eagles Class for their commitment, courage and compassion. We look forward to hearing how their eco‑friendly trial develops and what further ideas they come up with next.
Well done, Eagles Class – you truly are shining. 🌟
Read their letter and the full response from Mr Griffiths below.
Dear Mr Griffiths,
We are writing to tell you that Eagles class are declaring a climate crisis. We have been learning about how climate change affects the world, and we want to do our part to help protect the planet.
One change we would like to make is to use less paper in our classroom. We notice that we use a lot of worksheets and often stick them into our books using more paper and lots of glue. We know that paper comes from trees, and we want to look after forests and reduce waste. In the future, we would love to use iPads or other technology more to help us save paper. However, we understand that this is not something that can happen straight away, so we have thought of a small idea we could try now. We are proposing that we trial using folders for maths. Instead of sticking worksheets into our maths books, we could put completed work straight into a maths folder. This would:
- Reduce the amount of paper we use
- Reduce the amount of glue we need
- Help the school save money by not needing to buy as much glue and paper
- Keep our work neat and organised
- Show that we are taking responsibility for the environment
We think this would be a good first step while we continue to find more ways to be eco‑friendly in school. We would be very happy to trial this idea and give feedback on how well it works.
Thank you very much for listening to our ideas and for supporting us in trying to make a positive difference.
From,
Eagles Class
Dear Eagles Class,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and well‑written letter. I was extremely impressed by how clearly you explained your ideas and, most importantly, how solution‑focused you have been. Declaring a concern about climate change is important, but thinking carefully about realistic actions you can take in school shows real maturity and responsibility.
I especially like your idea of using maths folders instead of sticking worksheets into books. It is a sensible, practical suggestion and you have clearly thought about the benefits reducing paper and glue use, saving money, keeping work organised, and helping the environment. Well done for explaining your reasoning so clearly.
I am very happy for you to trial the folder idea in your class this term. I would be delighted if you could keep notes on how it works, what the benefits are, and whether there are any challenges. Your feedback will help us learn from the trial and think about whether this could work more widely in school.
You also mentioned using iPads and technology in the future. Across the trust, there are currently two trials of iPads taking place in Upper Key Stage 2 classes, and I am talking with other headteachers and leaders about the advantages and any issues they are noticing. We are looking carefully at what can be learned from these trials, with a view to some sort of trial at St Peter’s in the future.
Please keep going with this excellent line of thinking. Your care for the planet and your school is something to be proud of. Thank you again for taking the time to write to me, and please keep me updated on how the folder trial goes and any further ideas you come up with.
Very well done, Eagles Class
Best Wishes Â
Mr P Griffiths – Headteacher Â
