Oxford Civic Society volunteers carry out an annual assessment of each of the Secondary and Primary Schools in Oxford. The objective of this Anti-Litter Campaign is three-fold:

• establish and maintain litter-free environments in Oxford’s schools
• raise awareness of the many benefits of a litter-free environment - thereby encouraging pupils not to drop litter in or out of school
• encourage participation in OxClean Spring Cleans supported by curricular activity

Unannounced visits are made to the schools during each term. 

The schools are assessed on the absence of litter and the presence of accessible disposal facilities as seen on first impression of the school, play areas around class rooms and the playing fields.

At the end of the year, a shield is awarded to the Secondary School which achieves the highest marks.

Primary Schools are awarded graded Certificates of Merit.

SECONDARY SCHOOL

ROLL OF HONOUR

2007      Cheney School, Headington

2008      St Gregory the Great Catholic School, Cowley

2009      Oxford Academy (formerly Peers School)

Language Schools

We are also encouraging Language Schools to adopt a Voluntary Code of Practice which is aimed at improving litter awareness amongst students and keeping premises and neighbouring areas litter free. 

To date, six schools/colleges have signed up:

D’Overbroek’s

Georgia

Kaplan,

Leckford Place

Regent

St Clares