Eco Week at EIB de la Jonchère: A Week Dedicated to the planet

From 16th to 20th March, the schools within the Globeducate network, including EIB Paris schools, organised an Eco Week dedicated to raising environmental awareness. At EIB de la Jonchère, pupils took part in a wide range of activities focused on biodiversity and sustainable development. 

“During Eco Week, we celebrate environmental awareness in our school. From primary school to Year 10, all pupils take part in activities related to sustainable development. It’s one of the highlights of the year!” – Nine and Mahé, Year 8 pupils 

The week began with a field trip for Year 7 pupils to the Grignon farm. This hands-on experience allowed them to observe the interactions between agriculture and the environment, and to better understand the challenges of more sustainable production. Year 5 classes took part in a Climate Fresk workshop, fostering a systemic understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change, while also developing critical thinking skills. Year 6 pupils, explored biodiversity through educational activities that encouraged observation, questioning, and the connection of knowledge. 

On March 17th, Year 10 pupils organised and led an assembly for younger middle school pupils. This approach, based on active learning and peer-to-peer transmission, helped strengthen knowledge retention while developing oral, organisational, and civic skills. By becoming active participants in raising awareness, pupils deepened their understanding of biodiversity-related issues. 

Wednesday, March 18th, was marked by a non-uniform day for all pupils as part of the “Wear It Wild” initiative led by WWF. This symbolic action provided a concrete and engaging way to address the protection of endangered species. The fundraising effort organised on this occasion gave real meaning to pupils’ commitment by involving them in a collective and supportive initiative. In addition, papier-mâché workshops encouraged creativity while raising awareness of reuse and material repurposing, embedding artistic activity within a sustainable development framework. 

On the fourth day of Eco Week, Year 4 pupils visited the SITRU waste management facility to better understand how waste is processed. This visit helped make often abstract processes more tangible and encouraged the adoption of more environmentally responsible everyday habits. On the same day, Year 10 pupils took part in a planting activity at an urban farm located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, a concrete experience that raised awareness about urban greening and biodiversity preservation in city environments. 

Finally, on March 20th, Year 4 pupils took part in a floral water tasting workshop, engaging their senses while learning about the natural origins of products and their uses. Meanwhile, Year 2 and Year 3 pupils created clay medallions during creative workshops, developing fine motor skills and artistic expression while connecting with nature. 

Throughout the week, our pupils were also encouraged to adopt more responsible habits, particularly by bringing unpackaged snacks. This initiative aimed to anchor learning in our pupils’ daily lives by promoting lasting behavioral changes. 

This year’s Eco Week enabled our pupils to actively engage in environmental initiatives while developing their understanding of current ecological challenges - fostering critical thinking, cooperation, autonomy, and civic engagement. By combining field trips, workshops, and hands-on actions, the week fully reflected the school’s commitment to educating informed, responsible global citizens who are ready to play an active role in the world of tomorrow.