As part of our WeAreOne: Planet Protectors event, staff from The Portsmouth Academy gave up their Saturday morning recently to take part in a beach clean on their seafront.
A dedicated group of colleagues from the school spent over an hour collecting and responsibly disposing of litter, contributing positively to the local environment and setting an example of meaningful community engagement. Their efforts reflected the spirit of the WeAreOne initiative by encouraging small, impactful actions that support the future of the planet.
Miss H. Payne, Teacher of Geography at The Portsmouth Academy, emphasised the significance of this collective effort:
“Colleagues and I spent just an hour helping to clean up the beach, but it makes such an impact.
“This week’s WeAreOne event provided the perfect opportunity to showcase how passionate we are about serving Portsmouth’s community spaces and protecting our wonderful planet.”
WeAreOne: Planet Protectors is a trust-wide celebratory event designed to raise awareness of environmental challenges and inspire positive change within local communities.
Mr D. Botting, Principal at The Portsmouth Academy and Regional Director for Thinking Schools Academy Trust, acknowledged the importance of the staff contribution:
“For our staff to give up their own time to make a real, positive difference in our community showcases the very best of The Portsmouth Academy. We take pride in not only caring for the environment within our school, but out in the wider world too.
“At Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we’re proud to have launched our new Sustainability Strategy, which sets out our bold ambition to become a net-zero organisation by 2050.”
The beach clean undertaken by staff at The Portsmouth Academy is one example of how schools across the Trust demonstrate the spirit of WeAreOne.
It strengthens communities of pupils, parents, and staff who work together and contribute to something greater than themselves.