Month: November 2025

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory & Choir School has been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction, recognising its exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability through innovative, whole-school initiatives.

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory & Choir School is proud to announce it has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction, a prestigious international accolade recognising outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability in education.

The Eco-Schools programme is the world’s largest environmental education initiative, engaging millions of students across 70 countries. The Green Flag with Distinction is its highest honour, awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and whole-school engagement in sustainability.

“This award reflects the passion and dedication of our pupils, staff, and wider community,” said Headteacher [Insert Name]. “Sustainability is not just a subject at Reigate St Mary’s – it’s a way of thinking, learning, and living.”

The school’s success was driven by a wide range of impactful initiatives, including:

• A collaborative meat-free cookbook, STEAM days, and Gardening Missions that fostered creativity and teamwork
• Marine conservation projects such as a giant fish sculpture and interactive lessons on ocean plastics
• Waste reduction efforts through Terracycle recycling, composting schemes, and inventive reuse for World Book Day costumes

These projects are part of a broader commitment to sustainability embedded in the school’s Education for Social Responsibility (ESR) curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to explore values that support personal wellbeing, community harmony, and planetary stewardship.

Reigate St Mary’s also continues to invest in sustainable infrastructure, including the recently opened Beech Lodge – an eco-friendly classroom block featuring energy-efficient lighting, natural wood cladding, and high-performance insulation.

“This distinction is a testament to the power of education to inspire change,” said Marcus Culverwell, Headmaster. “Our students are not just learning about sustainability – they’re leading it.”