Our Eco-Council consists of children from Year 1 to 6. These children are making positive changes to make our school even more eco- friendly and in turn help our planet. All members are passionate about protecting the environment. The Eco-Council meet regularly with Mrs Pinchback to plan and deliver environmental projects and inspire their school friends, staff, parents and the wider community.

Eco-Council

 Litter Team

 Energy Team

 Recycling Team

 

Primary Award for Green Education 

The Eco-Council and Mrs Pinchback achieved a highly commended award from the Primary Awards for Green Education in Schools. See below the message sent to the school from Peter Littlewood, Director of Young People’s Trust for the Environment.

'Thank you for taking part in the Primary Awards for Green Education in Schools. I am delighted to inform you that Oakfield Primary School’s project ’Learning to Love Earth that little bit more...' has been Highly Commended.

Almost 35,000 young people were involved in the creation of entries for this year’s competition. It was fantastic to see the diverse approaches that schools in the UK

are taking to delivering environmental education to their children. The young people’s passion and commitment really shone through! With over 270 entries received, it was a very difficult decision to select our award winners, so you and all of the children involved should be very proud.

It was great to read about all your fantastic Eco activities at Oakfield Primary School - you have certainly been very busy! We really liked the Pledgehogs idea and your outdoor learning curriculum sounds very exciting too. Well done on your Meat Free Mondays! We wish you lots of luck with this and all your future endeavours at Oakfield.

Congratulations once again to all of the children and staff who took part in the creation of your entry.'

With best wishes

Peter Littlewood

 

 

Eco-Schools’ Green Flag with Distinction

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools’ Green Flag with distinction for three years in a row!

The Eco council received international accreditation for their exceptional work in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness throughout the school.

The National Manager for Eco-Schools commented that: 

'I truly think that Oakfield is one of the leading Eco-Schools in the country. Your work is phenomenal and I hope you all feel great pride in your achievements.'

Please read our full report for 2026 below:

 

 Green Flag Award

 

RHS School Gardening Award

 

The Woodland Trust Award

Friends of the Honey Bee School

Hedgehog Friendly Campus Award  

 

Woodland Trust - Green Heroes