We are delighted to congratulate St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone, on achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Merit, a nationally recognised accreditation celebrating the school's commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability.

The award recognises the outstanding efforts of pupils and staff, led by the school's Eco Team, in promoting environmental responsibility and creating positive change within their school and wider community.

The Eco-Schools programme encourages young people to take an active role in protecting the environment through practical action and sustainable initiatives. Achieving Green Flag status with Merit is a significant accomplishment and reflects the dedication, enthusiasm and leadership demonstrated by everyone involved.

In their award notification, the Eco-Schools Team praised St Simon Stock's work, describing the school's efforts as "inspiring" and recognising the impact of their commitment to safeguarding the planet for future generations.

This achievement highlights the school's determination to live out our shared Catholic mission of stewardship, caring for God's creation and promoting the common good. Through their environmental initiatives, students have demonstrated how faith, action and responsibility can come together to make a meaningful difference.

On behalf of the Trust, we extend our sincere congratulations to all pupils, staff and volunteers who contributed to this success. We look forward to seeing St Simon Stock continue to build on this achievement and inspire others through their ongoing commitment to sustainability and care for our common home.

Congratulations to everyone at St Simon Stock Catholic School on this wonderful achievement. 🌍💚