ABOUT Working towards a Sustainable Future We recognise that the School has a huge responsibility both to improve the sustainability of our organisation and to educate students to ensure that they, and generations to come, have a sustainable future. “Both Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School are committed to improving the Schools’ sustainability. As educators, we recognise our role in shaping future generations and we want students both to understand the challenge of climate change and to have the tools with which to make a difference. In that context, we want to make sure that we are also doing what we can now to ensure that our students inherit a planet in which they and their children can live and thrive.” MICHAEL WINDSOR, HEADMASTER We aim to make sustainability a part of everyday school life; from incorporating topics throughout our curriculum, to watering our 1st XV rugby pitch from a borehole. Initiatives range from replacing lights with LED, to building new developments to high sustainability standards incorporating features such as air source heat pumps and responsibly resourced materials. ECO COMMITTEE ● 15 OCT 2021 Million Mile Clean ECO COMMITTEE ● 05 JUL 2021 Eco Action Week SUSTAINABILITY ● 28 APR 2021 Youth Climate Action SEE MORE SUSTAINABILITY NEWS Our students are very much involved in the Schools’ sustainability planning and boys are encouraged to ‘own’ initiatives. We have a student Eco Committee which feeds ideas into the staff Environmental Committee. The Student Eco Committee aims to increase awareness throughout the school of climate issues and to hold it to account for its effect on the environment. It is working towards a new eco-friendly era for the school. The staff Environmental Committee is a cross-section of support and academic staff from different departments throughout the school including estates, grounds, transport, catering and teaching staff. Together the committee and the student Eco Committee are the driving force behind sustainability initiatives. We know that we have a lot more to do in working towards a sustainable future but we have made big strides in recent years and are working towards achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award. “I love being in the Eco Committee as it allows me to take an active role in helping the School combat climate change” JACOB DREW Below are just a few of the initiatives we have put in place: Student Eco Committee Sports Centre Zero carbon Estates hub Water fountains Joint Bus Service Designated conservation areas Waste saving schemes Electricity Cleaning products Energy management Capital projects and refurbishment works Looking to the future we are: Monitoring achievable targets for energy, water and waste reduction Investing in transportation initiatives for students and staff Reviewing and expanding sustainability learning material within the curriculum Encouraging Houses and individuals to promote their own sustainability activities Increasing the profile of the Environmental Committee to enhance awareness of sustainability Continuing to grow our CSR profile by making informed business decisions with a focus on environmental and social considerations Producing an environmental sustainability report for each building and investing in sustainable building development Working to reduce our carbon emissions About An Introduction to Abingdon Meet the Headmaster Why Abingdon? Aims and Ethos Senior Leadership Team Governors Inspection Reports Virtual Tour Policies and Statements Facilities School History Abingdon School in Partnership Working towards a Sustainable Future Student Eco Committee aims to increase awareness of climate issues Working towards achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award Designated conservation areas throughout the Abingdon Foundation Joint Bus Service - 25 routes across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley ECO COMMITTEE ● 15 OCT 2021 Million Mile Clean @ABINGDON_HEAD RT @GR_CommunityDpt: A fantastic opportunity that we will be offering to secondary school pupils across Abingdon area! 🏉👊 RT @ab_wellbeing: We are so proud of our U6 students from @SHSKSchool and @abingdonschool for delivering a joint assembly on recognising an… 1 2 3 Where Next? Get in touch Abingdon School Park Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1DE +44 (0)1235 521563 Abingdon School: A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales Company No. 3625063. Registered Office: Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE Registered Charity No. 1071298. Quick Links Parent Portal Vacancies and Employment Prospectus Fees and Insurance Visit Abingdon and online booking Pastoral Care Boarding Introduction to Admissions Policies and Statements Aims and Ethos Events and Online Booking © ABINGDON SCHOOL 2021 ● DATA PROTECTION ● COOKIES ● WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WEB DESIGN BY TWK