Break Through School has continued its commitment to holistic education and community values through a recent wellbeing initiative themed Charity Starts at School. As part of its ongoing wellbeing programme, the school regularly delivers events designed to enrich learners’ personal development and encourage social responsibility.
For this initiative, staff and learners united to donate both new and pre-loved items to local charitable causes. The event not only emphasised the importance of giving back but also supported the school’s ongoing sustainability efforts, aligning with its Let’s Go Zero – 2030! pledge to become carbon zero.
Since launching its Let’s Go Zero and Sustainability initiatives on 24th March 2025, the school has actively worked to understand and reduce its carbon count. Data gathered during this period will support its commitment to becoming a greener and more sustainable school, with key focuses including reducing utility usage and minimising its carbon footprint.
In March, the school hit the ground running by participating in the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel event. This encouraged both learners and staff to choose walking and cycling over a two-week period, fostering healthy habits and generating friendly competition between class groups. Triumph Class emerged as the winners of the challenge.
As part of the sustainability drive, Break Through School held a competition to create a school mission statement. The winning entry—“Break Through the Cycle, Let’s Help Recycle”—is now prominently displayed on the school’s sustainability visual board, serving as a daily reminder of its environmental values.
Sustainability has also been woven into curriculum delivery. In science lessons, learners have begun growing herbs and peppers for use in school catering, a move that reduces both costs and plastic consumption. A large water butt has also been sourced to further support water conservation efforts.
Meanwhile, the school’s outdoor space is undergoing a transformation to create a more inviting and engaging environment for both learning and relaxation. New flowers have been planted to enhance the area and attract wildlife such as bees and butterflies, supporting local biodiversity.
Principal Ruth Elliott commented:
“Wellbeing and sustainability are both central to life at Break Through School. Our wellbeing events give learners the opportunity to reflect on meaningful values and take purposeful action, while our environmental initiatives help them develop a sense of responsibility for the world around them. This recent focus on charity and sustainability has highlighted the strength of our school community and our shared commitment to making a positive difference—both locally and globally.”Break Through School’s wellbeing programme continues to grow, offering regular opportunities for learners to explore themes that promote personal growth, social awareness, and environmental responsibility.
