Christ the King Emmanuel Sixth Form in Lewisham has won this year’s OVO Foundation Nature Prize – bringing them funding for their inspiring green projects.
Their studentshave been busy developing their own curriculum linked environmental projects for local nursery and primary students. With the £500 prize money, they are going to run a series of bee workshops, centered around storytelling, to create an ecosystem of sustainability education that’s student-led, creative and community focused. Alongside storytelling activities, the money will be used to give students the chance to take part in pollinator planting and seed-bomb making.
The OVO Foundation Nature Prize is run in partnership with Let’s Go Zero. Let’s Go Zero, created by climate charity Ashden, is the campaign for all UK schools, colleges and nurseries to be net zero by 2030.
More than 8,600 UK schools – including Christ the King Emmanuel Sixth Form – have signed up to the campaign. Joining is free, and brings schools benefits like tailored support from expert advisors.
To win the OVO Foundation Nature Prize, schools had to share their idea for a great green initiative. These brilliant projects will prepare schools for floods and heatwaves, inspire pupils and give them new skills, and bring schools and communities together. The annual competition was first run in 2023. This year, 30 schools across the UK have won the £500 prize.
Alex Green, Head of Let’s Go Zero, said:
“Congratulations to our winning schools. The standard of entries was fantastic, so to make the list is a real triumph. Nature-rich schools create so many benefits. They help young people stay active and healthy, and also enjoy inspiring hands-on lessons and activities. I’m delighted that the OVO Foundation Nature Prize is bringing these benefits to more communities around the UK.”
Vicki Sinclair, Senior Projects & Communications Manager at OVO Foundation, said:
“It is an inspiration to see the creativity and ambition of the schools entering the Nature Prize. We’re delighted to support this year’s 30 winners, whose brilliant projects will empower students and communities to spend more time in nature, gain access to outdoor education, and catalyse local climate action.”
See the full list of winners here.
