In Laudato Si’ Pope Francis invites us all to: ‘work with generosity and tenderness in protecting this world which God has entrusted to us.’

 “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue;
it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience.”
Pope Francis, Laudato Si’

What do our Laudato Si team do?

The Laudato Si' team is made up of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils who take an active role in improving our school and caring for the environment. They meet regularly with Mrs Smith to plan actions that make our school more environmentally friendly, share ideas and help influence decisions, before feeding key information back to their classes. Each week, they take responsibility for planting, weeding and litter picking around the school and in the local area. They promote recycling, including paper, card, plastic and food waste, and encourage energy saving by switching off lights and ICT equipment and keeping doors closed to retain heat. They also focus on conserving resources by turning off taps, looking after equipment and reducing waste. As part of their wider role, they encourage pupils to walk to school where possible, use bins to keep the school and local area clean, and help design school grounds that support wildlife and create rich habitats.

 

 

 

 

 

Laudato Si team Prayer

All powerful God, you created all things, 

and you are present throughout the universe and in every creature,

You embrace with your tender love all that exists.

Pour out upon us the power of your love,

so that we may have the strength and courage

to protect all life and the beauty of our world,

preserving it from pollution and destruction.

Fill us with your peace, that we may live

as brothers and sisters, harming no one,

And caring for the Earth, our common home.

Teach us to discover the worth of every creature on this earth,

Let us protect those at risk and in danger,

Encourage us as we seek justice, love and peace.

Stay with us each day, with the power of your grace.

Through Christ our Lord

Amen

 

 

Great Spring Clean

Each year, we take part in the Great Spring Clean as part of our commitment to caring for our local environment. Pupils work in small teams to litter pick around the school grounds and in Prestwich, helping to keep our community clean and safe. The impact is always clear, as children are often surprised by how much litter they find, with several bags of rubbish collected over just a few weeks. This annual project helps pupils develop a strong sense of responsibility, teamwork and pride in their local area.