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Solar Power
17th May 12
Big meeting next week to discuss the possibilities of solar panelling for our New Build. Could make a tremendous contribution to reducing our carbon footprint....
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Flower Power
17th May 12
The Gardening Club’s flower planting programme in the tubs around the entrance of the Academy is now complete. Lovely to see the geraniums flowering in the sunshine....
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Wildlife Garden
10th May 12
On Monday, Year 1 pupils from St Augustine’s will walk up through East Hills Woods to our Wildlife Garden where they will become Nature Detectives for the morning, pond-dipping and mini-beasting, and exploring the garden’s biodiversity....
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Fruit-full Schools
20th Mar 12
Our big East Anglia Fruit-full Schools event went well yesterday – thanks to the weather, as well. We had 10 students (Years 10 and 8) from Reepham High School and Ken Stimpson High School near Peterborough, and six of our Garden Club members who are also part of the Fruitfull Schools group – James Pegg, Edward Tringham, Adam Wood, Darren Zelos-Brown, Chelsea Savory and Madison Mussett. Mrs Williamson had the chance to network with their outdoor learning staff, sharing ideas etc. We toured...
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Save a Tonne
27th Feb 12
The Academy is working with the government-funded Save A Tonne campaign as a lead school in west Norwich.
The campaign is aimed at reducing our carbon footprint.
It will raise awareness in households about the benefits of insulating their home.
Offer households free advice on services and grants for energy saving.
Advice for community buildings.
Training local people to become Community Energy Champions.
.The website www.saveatonne.org.uk will showcase examples of practical insulation...
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Victory Orchard
20th Feb 12
Work is about to start on the Victory Orchard, sited next to our organic Victory Allotment.
It will be planted with traditional East Anglian fruit trees, mainly of Norfolk origin, including Costessey’s own varieties, New Costessey Seedling and Herbert Eastoe.
The theme will be a sundial, with trees planted in the hourly positions. Like the Victory Allotment, it will be an organic wildlife-friendly environment, including wildlife habitats such as a wildlife pond, native hedgerow and a small...
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Bees @ Victory
20th Feb 12
Our Victory Bees are getting ready for their Premier Performance on Saturday, April 21, when they will be the focus of a Bee Aware community outreach day.
In conjunction with the University of East Anglia Beekeeping Society, we will be running this Saturday event, open to friends, family and other interested members of our local community who are interested to learn about the fascinating world of the Honey Bee.
Register your interest with p.williamson@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk....
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Solar Panels
30th Jan 12
Our Eco council have just submitted a bid for solar PV panels to be installed at the Academy. It would be great to be able to generate our own green electricity and reduce our energy bills....
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Herb Garden
20th Jan 12
Thanks to a grant from B&Q we are building a Herb Garden with herbs for use by our Food Technology and Beauty students as well as Horatio’s. We shall be planting Basil, Curly leaved parsley, Coriander, Mint – 2 varieties, Thyme – several varieties – different scent and leaf colour, Oregano – three different leaf colour, Sage - purple, golden and tricolour, Chives, Bronze fennel. In the bed nearest the Beauty Salon we will plant lavender and rosemary. Several of the herbs...
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No Paper
5th Dec 11
The Eco-council has voted to stop using paper cups at the drinking fountain and encourage all students to re-use their plastic drinking bottles - great for both the environment and the Academy budget....
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