At Don Valley Academy we believe in caring for the environment. Lessons in Geography, EPC and Careers have focussed on eco issues and as a business were are reducing our climate impact.
Recycling
Reducing Single Use Plastics
Schools of a similar size to Don Valley Academy throw away around 100,000 plastic bottles and cans
each year! In terms of harmful CO2 generated, that’s the volume of one Olympic sized swimming pool
each school day. Many bottles still do not get recycled, and even those that do get recycled are
creating more harmful CO2 into our environment at each recycling process. The generationJuice Drinks Hubs were introduced, which will allow students and staff to purchase a variety of drinks dispensed into reusable cups.
Tree Planting
The Queen’s Green Canopy is proud to be creating a living legacy with over a million trees planted in Her Majesty’s name across the nation. Creating a lasting tribute to Her Majesty’s extraordinary service to her country and her people.
At Don Valley Academy we are proud to be planting even more trees. We currently have 4 tiny forests already planed by students for Green Careers, and now we are adding to these with the Queens Canopy.
The Queen’s Green Canopy
We are creating
- 2 Tiny Forests,
- one copse of trees
- 2 single (Japanese Cherry) trees
What is a Tiny Forest?
Tiny Forests are densely packed native forests, that fits into the size of a tennis court. The forest is not just a pleasant spot for butterflies, birds, bees and small mammals; it is a great place for people too. In the outdoor classroom, children learn about nature
Tiny Forests Design
We are creating 2 Tiny Forests on either side of the path. The classroom areas of each TF will point towards each other (and towards the path). Each Tiny Forest will have biodiversity tiles in the main forest area,
Careers Tree Planting Engagement Day
We are planting 1200 native saplings will be planted (600 per Tiny Forest). Students will help plant the final trees on the careers education and engagement day with the City of Doncaster Council’s Woodland Rangers
Don Valley Academy’s Tiny Forests
These are our other 4 tiny forest recently planted by students for careers in partnership with the woodland trust
Don Valley Academy’s Tiny Forests
These are our other 4 tiny forest recently planted by students for careers in partnership with the woodland trust
