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
Secondary School Shield & Primary School Certificates
OxClean volunteers carry out an annual assessment of each of the Secondary and Primary Schools in Oxford. 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 school 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)
2010 Cheney School, Headington
2011 Cherwell 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
keeping premises and neighbouring areas litter free