Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Programme, UK

12/01/2026

🌿 Outstanding Roots & Shoots Commitment Award Winner
🏆 Goat Lees Primary School

Huge congratulations to Goat Lees Primary School on receiving the Outstanding Roots & Shoots Commitment Award.

Sixty pupils have led an inspiring range of projects through the Roots & Shoots Club, supported by staff, parents, and local partners. Highlights include planting and caring for a community orchard with 18 fruit trees, creating a hedgerow that now supports wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs, and building butterfly gardens that teach pupils about pollinators and life cycles.

The school has also introduced strong sustainability initiatives, including water collection in classrooms, metal recycling to fund outdoor projects, food waste recycling, and the Waste Not, Want Not scheme to support families in need.

From wild meadows to pollinator habitats and plans for an outdoor classroom, Goat Lees is creating a powerful culture of environmental care, community action, and hands on learning.

A brilliant example of long term commitment to people, animals, and the planet.

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12/01/2026

🦔 Wildlife Champions Category Winner
🏆 TASIS England American School

Huge congratulations to TASIS, winners of our Wildlife Champions category.

Pupils across both Upper and Lower School have been deeply involved in Roots & Shoots, from weekly Wildlife Club sessions to whole class participation in 5th Grade. Together, they have been restoring and caring for the school’s wildlife pond, clearing overgrowth, removing fallen rocks, and creating a safer habitat for local species.

Students have also supported local wildlife beyond the school grounds, helping care for ducklings with Lower Shaw Farm, observing their development and learning about animal welfare. Alongside this, they have painted animal themed stones for a garden path and visited Jane’s Tree, planted to mark the 25th Roots & Shoots anniversary.

These hands on projects are building knowledge, empathy, and a lasting connection with nature, a brilliant example of young people becoming true wildlife champions.

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12/01/2026

🌿 Special Sponsored Prize Winner
🏆 St Anne’s C of E Primary School
💷 Tell us about your Dream Project

Huge congratulations to St Anne’s C of E Primary School, winners of our Special Sponsored Prize.

All 145 pupils will be involved in this exciting initiative, led by a dedicated team of 19 Roots & Shoots members. Together, they are transforming limited outdoor space into a thriving Urban Forest School using raised beds, vertical and container gardening, and recycled greenhouses.

The project promotes physical and mental wellbeing while teaching pupils about nature, recycling, composting, and renewable energy. The team also plans to work closely with local shops, groups, and allotments to grow green spaces and bring the community together through art, workshops, and celebrations.

By turning small urban areas into vibrant learning environments, St Anne’s is building stronger community connections and inspiring eco friendly habits for the future.

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12/01/2026

🌱 Roots & Shoots Journey and Legacy Category Winner
🏆 Spinfield School

Huge congratulations to Spinfield School, winners of our Roots & Shoots Journey and Legacy category.

Since joining Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots UK programme in September 2024, all 216 pupils have come together to lead inspiring projects including composting through the Little Rotters group, building bug hotels, Fairtrade cupcake competitions, foodbank support, chimpanzee sponsorship, Waste Free Wednesday, and family sustainability pledges.

Their work has been celebrated nationally in the Roots & Shoots newsletter and has helped build leadership, teamwork, creativity, and global citizenship across the school.

With a newly elected Global Citizens Committee launching new initiatives, Spinfield is continuing its mission to make a positive difference for people, animals, and the planet. A brilliant example of how young voices can create powerful change.

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12/01/2026

💚 Green Innovation and Commitment Category Winner
🏆 Eastbury Community School

Huge congratulations to Eastbury Community School, winners of our Green Innovation and Commitment category.

Led by a dedicated Eco Committee of ten students, this inspiring project began with a simple question about what happens to lunchtime food waste. After exploring its environmental impact, pupils created an innovative solution that transforms surplus nutritious food into pet food, while following strict hygiene and safety standards.

The initiative also promotes jar recycling, supports families with shopping, and produces high quality compost for local gardeners. What started as a school project has now grown into a new business, with exciting plans to expand in the future.

A brilliant example of young people turning environmental challenges into practical, planet positive action.

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12/01/2026

💛 Compassion in Action Category Winner
🏆 Solihull Preparatory School

Huge congratulations to Solihull Preparatory School, winners of our Compassion in Action category.

All 462 pupils took part in an incredible range of projects supporting communities and wildlife around the world. From fundraising challenges and Charity Week events, pupils helped install solar power at a centre in Zimbabwe, supported eco brick projects in South Africa, and raised funds for Chimp Eden Sanctuary.

Working with the Earthly Touch Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute, their efforts helped create eco brick gardens, build a new nursery school using over 55,000 eco bricks, and save more than 28 tonnes of plastic from landfill.

They also supported life changing healthcare projects, including cataract operations, clean drinking water initiatives, and vital hospital equipment.

A powerful example of what compassion in action truly looks like.

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12/01/2026

🌱 Community Action and Efforts Category Winner
🏆 Moreton Hall

A huge congratulations to Moreton Hall, winners of our Community Action and Efforts category.

Led by Upper Sixth Eco Captain Anya, the Eco Team began their journey with a shoreline clean up in Aberystwyth, removing rubbish and plastic from beaches and surrounding community areas. What started as a powerful day of action quickly became something more, combining environmental impact with teamwork, fun, and a long term commitment to caring for the planet.

Building on this momentum, pupils went on to organise an annual Canal Clean Up on the Llangollen Canal. Around half the school took part, alongside the 32 strong Eco Team, collecting litter both on foot and by kayak. The day also included learning activities such as a canal themed quiz, helping turn the clean up into a full community experience.

The initiative received praise from the local community and has helped create a culture of positive environmental action at Moreton Hall. From global awareness to local impact, these projects show how young people can build lasting traditions that support wildlife, inspire others, and strengthen community spirit.

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12/01/2026

🌍 Climate Warriors Category Winner
🏆 Thomas Buxton Primary School

A huge well done to Thomas Buxton Primary School, winners of our Climate Warriors category.

Twenty four students took part in the inspiring Sustainability Ambassadors project, which tackles school paper waste by teaching pupils how to recycle and repurpose used paper.

Students collect discarded paper and turn it into brand new sheets, learning hands on about sustainability while unlocking creativity across the school. The project has already inspired children to try paper making at home, and there are plans to expand into notepads and notebooks that could be sold in the future.

An incredible example of young people leading positive change and building a greener, more sustainable school community.

12/01/2026

St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary School has received the Eco Schools Green Flag with Distinction for the second year in a row, celebrating their brilliant commitment to the planet.

Their standout project is the Eco Refill Station, run by Year 5 pupils, which has already saved over 350 plastic bottles from landfill.

The initiative, called Bubble Up, is a student led shop offering sustainable, plastic free alternatives to everyday products like shampoo, shower gel and cleaning supplies. The pupils manage every part of the shop themselves, building entrepreneurial skills while encouraging more sustainable choices.

An inspiring example of young people creating real environmental impact today, and helping shape a greener future.

21/09/2025

Today, the world marks the United Nations International Day of Peace . This year’s theme - Act Now for a Future World - feels more urgent than ever. In her message, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, reminds us that peace is not simply the absence of war, but also the presence of respect, compassion, and ha

21/09/2025

Happy Peace day 🕊️ 🌎 for Moreton Hall school

https://www.rootsnshoots.org.uk/mission-updates/moreton-hall-school-celebrates-peace-day

21/09/2025