ELCC Eco News

This week Mrs Bell has been looking at the wellbeing plate with the pupils at the ELCC. They have been discussing how to make healthy food choices. They are also going to be to looking at the packaging in their packed lunches.

EL&CC Eco Committee

 Introducing the Eco Committee for the EL&CC session 2021-22

Switch Off Fortnight

We have been trying to reduce our energy consumption over the past two weeks. Our Eco Representatives in each class were given the very responsible job to switch off lights and the SMARTBoard when not in use. They have clearly been carrying out their duties diligently. Please study the charts and graphs below to see our electricity, gas and carbon saving results.

Mid/Upper School Litter Pick

Our Middle and Upper school's littler pick this week found:

Crisp packets - 9

Juice Carton - 1

Drinks Can - 2

Wrappers - 84

Fruit - 11

COP 26 - Primary 5A & 5B

This week 5A and 5B have been learning about renewable and non-renewable energy sources. They have been developing a better understanding that renewable energy sources can reduce the effects of climate change. Their final task was to design a wind turbine, with their shoulder partner, using a skewer stick, blu tak and card paper. 

COP 26 - Primary 4

Primary 4 researched the impact of climate change in different countries around the world. They used the information they had learned to create posters. They also wrote their own climate change pledge sharing what they were going to do to stop climate change.

Men's Shed Upcycling

Mrs McPherson delivered the old wooden Nursery shelves to the Men’s Shed to be upcycled.

They are going to sand them down and then varnish them. We look forward to having them back, looking as good as new. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers at the Men’s Shed for agreeing to do this for us.

Gryffe High School and Houston Primary Working in Partnership

S6 pupils, Zara and Olivia came down today to support our youngest Eco Representatives carry out a litter pick and survey.

They found:

Crisp packets - 6

Juice Carton - 1

Wrappers - 62

Fruit - 6

They also identified the P5 planter area as having the most litter.

 

Litter Picking

This week it is Primary 2’s turn to litter pick and help keep our school grounds tidy. Great job Primary 2!

Grow Your Own Potatoes Award

Monday 20th September 2021

The Gardening Club members, proudly show off their Grow Your Own Potatoes, West of Scotland certificate. Well done everyone!

7th Green Flag Awarded to Houston Primary School & ELCC

7th Green Flag Awarded to Houston Primary School & ELCC

This a wonderful achievement and demonstrates our commitment to the environment. A huge thank you to all of our pupils, staff and of course our wonderful volunteers who support our Gardening Club.

Primary 6 Science Project

The pupils in Primary 6 are taking part in a science experiment in partnership with the Glasgow Science Centre. An amazing growing aeropod was delivered and our pupils got planting. They are making comparisons on how different colours of light impact on growth.

RAMHD Sunflowers

Every pupil in Houston Primary has planted a sunflower to seed to raise awareness of the importance of our mental health and well-being. We hope that they make you smile when you walk by the school grounds during the summer months.

Bird Boxes By Ben

The amazingly talented Ben has moved on from making squirrel benches to bird boxes using unwanted pallets. Fantastic craftsmanship and recycling. Well done Ben!

Pocket Garden Design Winner

Primary 6 pupils are bringing Dillon's Pocket Garden plan to life. We look forward to watching it grow

Planting our potatoes

Pupils of Primary 5 have started planting their seed potatoes, as part of our Eco school work