Dorking Schools Sustainable Development Network: background
In 2006 the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) described a sustainable school as one that 'is guided by the principle of care: care for oneself, care for each other and care for the environment'.
The Dorking Schools Sustainable Development Network provides an opportunity for all schools to share information and resources on environmental education.
In January 2008 the Ashcombe School was awarded funding from the National College of School Leadership (NCSL) to enable other schools in the area to develop sustainability.
The new network will meet once a term and aims to support a wide range of activities for the benefit of all the schools.
In June 2008 the new group will be launched at the ‘Big Sing’ event.
DSSDN links for Teachers and School Staff:
To share information and communicate with staff from other schools join our online network: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/DorkingSDN
Visit the NCSL site for more information about Leading Sustainable Schools: http://www.ncsl.org.uk/sustainableschools
Courses and INSET opportunities
Thursday 26th March: The Ashcombe School hosted a sustainable schools conference for the Governmane Office for the South East. Over 100 delegates attended, including some of our Year 10 students. Everyone had the opportunity to listen to workshops on many themes linked to the global dimension.
Friday 26th June: The "Big Sing 2009" - with an environmental theme.