Everyone has the power to make a difference in the world, and we are eager to take action. In November, DCSZ actively participated in "No Carbon November" launched by our headquarters, EiM. We aimed to find innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier environment.

“We need to put faith into action, knowing that while we may only be one small person our actions matter, and when combined with others we are a part of creating change.” -- d’Arcy Lunn, Group Head of Sustainability & Global Citizenship

Our students enthusiastically embraced the challenge of reducing their carbon footprints and reflecting on the impact of their actions on the planet. As a crucial component of the "Teaspoons of change" (small but significant ideas and actions that have a positive impact on people and the planet each day in November) initiative, the No Carbon November program emphasizes the importance of sustainability and raises awareness about the collective responsibility we share for our world.

DUCKS

Suzanne Grennell, DUCKS Teacher / Global Citizenship Lead

In DUCKS we celebrated No Carbon November through the lens of Waste Reduction. This initiative builds upon our Zero Food Waste drive, which was introduced back in 2022 and has been incrementally and purposefully embedded within curriculum learning and at assemblies.

At lunch time, our students are encouraged to serve themselves just as much food as they are sure they will eat, which also encourages the habit of conscious eating. Students who manage to eat all the food on their plate are recognized as having a ‘Golden Plate’ and win coveted house points too!

Zero waste consumption is also introduced to students as part of their curriculum learning around living a conscious and healthy lifestyle. To celebrate No Carbon November, we ran a House competition that awarded the house with the most ‘Golden Plates’ for Zero Waste. The winning house will be announced in DUCKS assembly at the end of November.