There was delight for children and colleagues at Cedar Park Day Nursery in Twyford as their passion for the planet earnt them another major environmental accolade.
Having embarked on their Eco-Schools journey in 2015, children and colleagues from the setting were thrilled to earn the prestigious ‘Green Flag with Distinction’ for yet another year, following a sustained environmental project and curriculum of green topics involving all ages.
The accolade, which is the highest achievement in the programme involving children across 101 countries, recognises sustainable initiatives in nursery, which include growing herbs and vegetables to be used in homemade meals, creating habitats for wildlife, crafting with natural and recycled materials and taking part in litter picking sessions around their local area.
Cedar Park also has its own dedicated Eco-Committee, which is led by devoted colleagues and a number of a number of Pre-School children who take a lead role in ensuring the rest of nursery is environmentally considerate by ensuring resources like paper aren’t wasted, taps are not left running and that knowledge is shared.
Cedar Park Day Nursery Manager, Rachael Main explained;
“We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Green Flag with Distinction once again. Sustainability is something we weave into everyday life at Cedar Park, giving children the opportunity to learn about nature, make positive choices and understand the important role they can play in protecting the environment. Every small action makes a difference, and we are delighted that our ongoing commitment has been recognised.”
