Bede's Prep Achieves Green Flag Award with Distinction
Bede's Prep School is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement recognises the school's commitment to environmental education and sustainability.
The feedback from Eco-Schools was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the school’s greatest success: fostering a positive environmental culture. The judges were particularly impressed by the pupils' passion, stating that when children are excited about sustainability, the message is "embraced" and not just taught. The annual Eco Stall that raised money for WWF at the Christmas Fair was celebrated as a prime example of the entire school community's engagement.
The judging team also praised the school's hands-on and varied approach to sustainability. Bede's Prep celebrated Eco Week, which featured a dynamic Eco quiz, Black Out Day and recycled model competitions. Bede's Prep has installed new vegetable patch for Nursery pupils, and have also set up community litter-picking equipment available for families to hire on weekends and holidays, which the judges specifically highlighted as making learning more meaningful.
The judges were impressed by how environmental issues are woven into many subjects, helping pupils see the real-world connection between their education and the environment. This is complemented by a range of educational trips, including visits to Lewes Wildlife Reserve and the Knepp Rewilding Project. Other initiatives, such as the school's "bring and buy" book sale for the Marine Conservation Society, a new Gardening Club, and regular litter picks and beach cleans, were all commended.
Miriam Mcdonnell, Eco-Coordinator at Bede's Prep says, '
We are incredibly proud to receive the Green Flag Award with Distinction for the fourth year in a row. This award is a testament to our pupils' genuine passion and enthusiasm for sustainability. It's their excitement that truly makes our eco-efforts so successful, turning lessons into a real-life mission they champion every day.'
October 2025