Representatives from the Year 5 and Year 6 School Council, alongside members of the Year 6 Sustainability Team, recently took part in an important initiative to measure food waste in the school canteen. The project aimed to raise awareness about the growing issue of food waste and encourage more responsible habits within the school community.

Food waste is a significant global problem. When food is thrown away, not only are the resources used to produce it—such as water, energy, and labour—wasted, but it also contributes to environmental damage. Decomposing food in landfill sites produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that accelerates climate change. At the same time, millions of people around the world face food insecurity, making the issue of waste even more pressing.

During lunchtime, the students carefully collected and measured leftover food. The results were striking! Over 15 kilograms of food waste was recorded from the Junior School sitting alone. This powerful finding highlighted just how much food is being discarded in a single day and reinforced the importance of taking action.

To build on this initiative, the School Council will be launching a House Art Poster Competition. The competition will encourage pupils to create persuasive posters that inspire others to reduce food waste. The message is simple but important — every small action counts, and together, we can make a difference.

Thank you to our School Council for raising awareness and helping the school community work towards a more sustainable future, reminding everyone that even small changes in daily habits can have a meaningful impact.