Generation Green makes a stand for the environment
at this year’s Education Show

Come and visit us on Stand P76 of Birmingham’s NEC, 4th – 6th March

The Education Show is upon us once again, and as it’s one of the biggest educational events in the calendar, and climate change one of the hottest subjects at the moment, we thought it only right that we were there.

So, between the 4th and the 6th of March 2010, Generation Green will have a stand (Halls 6, P76) at the Education Show in the Birmingham NEC. If you’re there too, make sure you come and say hi. We’ll be going through some of the exciting things Generation Green has planned over the next few months, and telling the teachers who haven’t already heard of us, what we’re all about.

You’ll be able to talk to us about all the latest downloadable teaching resources and find out how to apply for (and get the most out of) a free Energy Display Meter for your school. We’ll also show you some of the great eco-products and teaching tools that you can get your hands on by collecting Generation Green leaves.

Some of our best eco-experts will be there to answer all your questions about climate change and sustainability. And, we’d love to hear any ideas you have for promoting sustainability, helping the environment or improving the Generation Green programme in your school.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Visit the Education Show’s website

Cabrach Primary School is the second to have their official Solar Panels opening

30 October 2009

Pupils and teachers from Cabrach Primary School were joined by Richard Lochhead, Moray MSP and Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, and Moray MP Angus Robertson at a ceremony to unveil the solar panel system.

The new array is predicted to generate 3,264kWh of electricity per year with an annual carbon saving of 1,853kg.

Head teacher Vivienne Collins said: "We are a small school with just four pupils, so this is an incredible achievement. It has been a combined effort. Our pupils, teachers, parents and friends have all been getting behind us for the Generation Green programme.

"We've earned ‘leaves’ by planting, growing fruit and vegetables, recycling and composting, downloading lesson plans, turning off equipment and lights when not needed and by encouraging friends and family to complete Energy Savers Reports online."

Kevin Roxburgh, director of Scottish Gas, said: "This is a fantastic achievement and we're thrilled that Generation Green has inspired Cabrach and its surrounding community. The solar panels will further enhance the school's green activities and their success is a great example of how taking simple steps and involving the whole community can make a big difference."

Cabrach Primary is the second school to have their official opening ceremony after Toward School opened theirs in September. Six schools have now had their solar panels expertly installed by Solar Technologies, who are part of British Gas.

We've teamed up with Transport for London

October 2009

To make it even easier to be green and earn leaves for your school, we've launched an exciting new partnership with Transport for London - the government body responsible for London’s transport system.

We’ll be providing leaves to schools in the London area taking part in the Big WOW on 30th September. This huge walk to school is the largest regular walk to school scheme in the world with over 200,000 pupils taking part every month! Find out more at

www.walktoschool.org.uk/bigwow and make sure your school is taking part.

What’s more, we’re supporting schools who have gained their STAR (Sustainable Travel Accredited and Recognised) accreditation for sustainable travel to school. Schools have worked hard to produce their own Sustainable Travel Plan, providing information about walking, cycling and using public transport for students to get to school. We’ll be awarding leaves for this year’s accredited schools as a well done for their efforts. If you’ve missed out this year, don’t worry there will be plenty more chances to take part in 2010.

To receive your leaves, register your school at www.generationgreen.co.uk/Find/ or login and choose your accreditation level.

Our Think Tank is here!

Our judges have whittled dow the entries to Our Planet. Our staff top 22 excellent eco-candidates. Lucky as our Think tank are kicking off, first up - recycling! Stay tuned as they get going, going gren and into eco-minded...

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• Our Planet, Our Say - Pen down!

  A range of lesson plans for pupils aged 7-11 years old to explore energy, our environment and how their actions make a difference.

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• Happy 1st Birthday Generation Green!

  A year ago we launched Generation Green, a schools and community programme from British Gas, designed to encourage environmentally aware behaviour amongst, pupils, their parents, teachers and the wider community. It allows schools to learn about environmental issues and earn “green rewards” for environmentally conscious behaviour.

  
  

  So far we have over 9,000 schools taking part, and to celebrate a year of helping schools become more energy efficient we’re awarding double leaves for every green activity a school completes throughout May.