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Seven Bermudian schools achieved recognition for their sustainability efforts under the BUEI’s Eco-Schools program, a record number. Seventeen schools in total participated, ranging from preschools to colleges. Prospect Preschool and Somerset Primary achieved gold level certification, while others earned silver and bronze. The BUEI highlighted initiatives like the Bermuda College’s “Trashion Show,” a student-organized “Green Initiative Week,” and lessons on life cycles. Community involvement from parents and organizations like BEST and the Bermuda National Trust played a critical role. The BUEI thanked supporting partners and announced a transition to an online certification platform for the upcoming academic year, inviting all schools to participate.
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Created: Sep 08, 2025 05:53 PM
The BUEI’s Eco-Schools environmental programme caters to students of all ages (Photograph supplied)
Seven schools across the island have been recognised for their efforts in promoting sustainability education and environmental stewardship.
The BUEI, which is the programme’s National Operator for the Foundation for Environmental Education, said the seven schools clinched a record as the highest number to attain the award.
It said there was “remarkable growth and achievement” in the programme among schools in the last academic year.
Seventeen participated in the programme which catered for students of all ages, from preschoolers to college, across public and private institutions.
Public and private schools participated in the programme (Photograph supplied)
Prospect Preschool and Somerset Primary School achieved gold level certification.
The Berkeley Institute, Francis Patton Primary School and Lyceum Preschool earned silver level, while the Gilbert Institute, Chatmore International School and Paget Primary School reached bronze Level.
Though not an Eco-School at this time, the BUEI said Mount Saint Agnes Academy demonstrated environmental education by joining the Young Reporters for the Environment Programme.
The programme is another BUEI and Foundation for Environmental Education scheme empowering students to investigate and report on environmental issues and sustainable solutions.
“At the heart of the Eco-Schools Programme is the mission to empower youth to take action for a sustainable future,” the organisation said.
A record number of schools attained the Green Flag award under the BUEI’s Eco-Schools programme (Photograph supplied)
The BUEI hailed the return of the Bermuda College’s “Trashion Show” — a creatively recycled fashion event — as well as a student-organised “Green Initiative Week”.
Lessons on life cycles of plants and animals also supported sustainability education across age groups.
The BUEI highlighted the role of community involvement as a “critical role” in programme’s success this year.
It said schools received enthusiastic support from parents as well as local organisations including the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Bermuda National Trust, KBB, The AgraLiving Institute, Bermuda Education Network and Koom Consulting.
The BUEI thanked supporting partners including Butterfield Bank, the Bermuda Community Foundation, Centennial Foundation, Garden Club of Bermuda, Renaissance Re, Sirius Point and the XL Foundation.
In this academic year, all schools will transition to an online certification platform to track their sustainability work.
The BUEI invited schools across the island — including adult education centres and homeschool networks — to join the movement.
• To learn more about the BUEI’s environmental education programmes, visitwww.buei.bm
