A group of us (with backgrounds in education) are drawing up some lessons for primary school children on greener living. Hopefully we've found a good mix of fun and learning. The first one is on clothes and fashion - click here to download. The image is from an Art lesson we did at Coldfall Primary. … [Read more...]
Inspiring schools!
Last week, school and university students met with MPs to call for 6 demands to government, including including climate change in teacher training, embedding climate change throughout the whole curriculum and all schools to be net zero by 2030. At a smaller scale the Fortismere Climate Group - an inspiring group of students held an event to raise funds for water fountains, … [Read more...]
Winning climate posters
Children from Muswell Hill primary schools submitted posters on how to go green this Christmas for our festive competition. We had some amazing entries - children have really been inspired by Greta Thunberg and the climate strikes, and had some lovely ideas. The winning posters were shown at our stall at 'Its a Wonderful Muswell' Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th December. … [Read more...]
Record number at Green Open Homes 2019
A record number of visitors gained inspiration from our sixth Green Open Homes event to make their own homes more sustainable. Despite the wet November weather, 150 visits were made over two weekend days to eight homes in Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Alexandra Park, Tottenham and Highgate. Showcasing state-of-the-art insulation, draughtproofing and … [Read more...]
Green Open Homes 2019
This November a variety of homes in Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Alexandra Park, Highgate and Tottenham are on show to the public. Properties include Edwardian villas, a 1920s former London County Council property, a timber-framed 1980s house and the cob and straw eco building at the Meadow Orchard community garden. Features include underfloor heating systems, … [Read more...]
Coldfall Primary tackles plastics with art
Coldfall Primary pupils rounded off the summer term with a stunning exhibition of artwork highlighting the perils of plastics pollution. MHSG's art educator Lynn Higson worked with the children to create a display which combined beauty with topicality. MHSG has also linked the school with others in the area to share ideas for sustainability-themed work. Coldfall's Eco … [Read more...]