BSB’s path to a more sustainable future

The British School of Bahrain has a clear mission statement for sustainability:

The British School of Bahrain has a responsibility to educate the leaders of tomorrow and, through this, ensure sustainability and a shared responsibility for humanity for the future of local and global communities.

This mission statement shapes our “4 As for a More Sustainable School Community:

1. Action – increasing direct actions of the entire community through reduction, reuse and recycling.
2. Atmosphere – improving the working environment of the school through specific sustainable projects, to promote living and working in a natural environment.
3. Awareness – increasing the awareness of all parents, students and staff through educational programmes, visual displays and new initiatives.
4. Achievements – raising the profile of the school by gaining international recognition and awards for projects and initiatives being implemented.

Each of these 4 strands is divided into direct actions, which, combined, will secure a more sustainable future for the British School of Bahrain, our local community and the world. Already, BSB has numerous successful sustainability initiatives, including:

• An award-winning partnership cleaning plastics from local beaches and converting them into furniture and waste bins.
• A food composter recycling all food waste
• Daily education about food waste and periodic ‘clean plate challenges’
• A renovated and sustainable EcoGarden
• Community collection point for plastics
• Collaboration of schools through the annual EcoSummit