NEWS Philippe Cousteau Jr. launches OurEcho Challenge for UK schools
Phillippe Cousteau Jr’s EarthEcho International is launching the inaugural OurEcho Challenge competition, challenging teams of students in years 6-10, to help tackle the global decline in biodiversity. Teams are invited to get hands-on by identifying threats to natural resources in their own communities, then develop innovative solutions to combat those threats. UK project grants from £1,000 to £5,000 will be awarded to the top three teams.
EarthEcho International is a global non-profit founded on the belief that young people have the power to change our planet. The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition designed to engage young problem solvers in understanding and protecting the amazing diversity of species and ecosystems essential for the future of our planet. The OurEcho Challenge is
also open in the United States for its third successful year. Philippe Cousteau Jr, founder of EarthEcho International, said: “We are calling for young people in the United Kingdom to join their peers in the United States and turn their passion for the environment and science into action plans for their own communities. We are supporting their efforts to protect and restore the diverse species and habitats that make life on earth possible. They inspire all of us to take action for a healthy and prosperous planet.”
Student teams, working with a mentor or teacher, are invited to submit entries that: • Explore natural resources in their community with the help of the free online classroom materials at
www.ourechochallenge.org; • Identify threats to local ecosystems and biodiversity in their communities; • Propose a solution through a narrative entry at www.ourechochallenge. org.
The OurEcho Challenge entry deadline is on or before 3 March 2023.
www.ourechochallenge.org
Edward Bryant School celebrates Ofsted success
Edward Bryant School in Bognor Regis has been awarded a Good rating with outstanding features following a two day inspection by OFSTED in December 2022. The school, which is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust, was recognised for its ambitious curriculum, strong achievements in maths and reading, and the exceptional behaviour of its pupils. The OFSTED report shared some key successes for the school noting that pupils are ‘taught to be a credit to their school and their community’ and have an excellent attitude to learning. Edward Bryant’s vision is to ensure that learning is irresistible and accessible to everyone, and the report noted that the children were ‘enthusiastic about their lessons’ and ‘enjoy learning and are successful at it’. OFSTED also recognised the strong leadership at the school noting that leaders ‘engage with
parents and carers very well’ and have worked hard on ‘creating a curriculum which gives children experiences they might otherwise not have had’. This is demonstrated in the school’s wide range of extra-curricular activities which includes football, Spanish, photography, choir and crochet. Charles Beckerson, Headteacher at Edward Bryant School, said, “Since I joined Edward Bryant at Easter 2022 we’ve worked hard to develop the school’s vision and values, and make sure that we offer exciting and inspirational experiences, ensuring that our children flourish during their primary years. It was a real privilege to welcome OFSTED and share some of the great work which happens here. The whole team is delighted with the outcome, and we’re looking forward to working together over the coming months and years to continue to help Edward Bryant children to endeavour, belong and succeed.”
www.schoolsworks.org
Let’s Go Zero and OVO Foundation launch Nature Prize for schools
Let’s Go Zero has launched a new Nature Prize for schools in partnership with OVO Foundation, OVO Energy’s charitable arm. The Nature Prize will support schools to increase access to nature for their students and local communities, improve biodiversity in their school
grounds, and kick-start climate action. The Let’s Go Zero campaign is a coalition of environmental organisations pushing for all UK schools to be zero carbon by 2030. OVO Foundation and Let’s Go Zero share a belief that all children and young people should have access to nature and are committed to building a brighter, greener future for the next generation.
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www.education-today.co.uk
Schools, nurseries, and colleges across the UK can enter for the chance to win a cash prize to implement their own nature projects and bring their students closer to nature. There are 25 prizes available: 10 prizes of £1,000 and 15 prizes of £200, meaning plenty of chances to win. Planting vegetables, creating outdoor learning spaces, or building bug hotels are just some of the ways schools can encourage nature in the school grounds, but the possibilities are endless, and schools are encouraged to be as creative as possible in their entries.
Competition entries will be judged by Let’s Go Zero team members and OVO employees in an online vote. Judges hope to see a wide range of projects being entered and are excited to see just how creative schools can be.
Entries for the competition are now open and will close at 23:59 on Monday 6th March.
https://letsgozero.org/the-ovo-foundation-nature-prize/ February 2023
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