2025 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
REPORT DATE: JUN 2025
RESPONDENTS
2024
2024 Sample size: 282 , 2025 Sample size: 148
2025
Our respondents are made up students, staff and parents in both 2024 and 2025.
HEALTH
AND WELLNESS
dO YOU EAT ENOUGH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES FOR LUNCH?
In 2024, there was an even split of those who felt they ate enough fruit and vegetables and those who didn’t.
In 2025, more than half feel they don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables.
not applicable
5 + times
3 - 4 times
1 - 2 times
5 + times
3 - 4 times
1 - 2 times
1.8%
2025
31.2%
67.0%
WEEKLY CONSUMPTION OF
UNHEALTHY SNACKS
48.9%
38.7%
2024
7.4%
5.0%
0%
7.4%
2025
42.6%
50.0%
FROM STEPS CAFE
FROM HOME
2025 saw an increase in consumption of unhealthy snacks both from Steps Cafe and home vs 2024 results.
CLEAN PLATE CHALLENGE CAMPAIGN
78.1%
21.9%
NO
YES
AWARENESS OF PROGRAM
RATING OF CAMPAIGN IN REDUCING FOOD WASTE
1 - 2
(NOT GOOD)
3 - 4
5
(VERY GOOD)
Data Source: 2025
In 2025, 78.1% were aware of the Clean Plate Challenge and more than 75% rated the the campaign Good & Very Good in effectively reducing food waste.
GROUNDS
RATING OF TURTLE POND ENCLOSURE
Data Source: 2025
SCHOOL LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED
Almost 90% rated the turtle pond enclosure Good & Very Good.
However, a majority of respondents felt the school landscaping needs improving.
ENERGY
RATING OF SCHOOL'S ABILITY
AT SAVING ELECTRICITY
Data Source: 2025
1 - 2
(NOT GOOD)
3 - 4
5
(VERY GOOD)
PRESENCE OF AUTOMATIC DOORS CLOSERS
Almost 80% rated the school’s habits around electricity saving to be Good & Very Good.
However, only 30% of school rooms currently have automatic door closers that help prevent energy waste.
CLIMATE CHANGE
RATING SCHOOL'S ABILITY TO RAISE AWARENESS AND TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Data Source: 2025
1 - 2
(NOT GOOD)
3 - 4
5
(VERY GOOD)
More than 80% rated the school’s ability to raise awareness and take action on climate change to be Good & Very Good.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
RUBBISH BINS AT SCHOOL
ABUNDANCE OF BINS
QUALITY OF BINS
PRESENCE OF SCRAP PAPER TRAY SCHOOL
In both 2024 and 2025, less than half of respondents felt there were enough rubbin bins in school.
In 2025, 66% were happy with the quality of bins.
However only 33% of school rooms currently have scrap paper recycling trays.
TRASH LUCKY CAMPAIGN
AWARENESS OF TRASH LUCKY RECYCLING STATION
10.6%
89.3%
NO
YES
2025
46.6%
53.4%
NO
YES
KG / MONTH
12.3
33.3
KG / MONTH
TOTAL 74 KG
ACROSS 6 MONTHS
TOTAL 133 KG
ACROSS 4 MONTHS
2024
WEIGHT OF RECYCLED MATERIAL COLLECTED
In 2025, 46.6% were aware of the Trash Lucky Campaign at school (+36% vs last year)
In 2025, 33.3 KG of recycled material was collected on average per month during the campaign (3x higher than last year) and a total of 133 KG across 4 months.
FOOD WASTE
CLEAN PLATE CHALLENGE
DAILY AVERAGE FOOD WASTE COLLECTED
WEIGHT
25 KG
30 KG
WEIGHT
2025
2024
15 KG
DAILY AVERAGE FOOD SCRAPS DIVERTED FROM LANDFILL
18 KG
In 2025, daily average food waste collected was 30 KG (vs 25 KG last year), and successfully diverted more than daily average 18 KG of food scraps from landfill.
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
WOULD YOU PURCHASE A SECOND HAND UNIFORM?
In 2025, more than 50% said they would purchase a second hand uniforms (2x more than last year).
RATING OF ECO FAIR'S SUCCESS IN RAISING AWARENESS, ENGAGEMENT AND MONEY
Data Source: 2025
In 2025, more than 90% rated the Eco Fair a success in raising awareness, engagement, and funds.
BIODIVERSITY
LIKELIHOOD OF USING SCHOOL GARDEN DURING BREAKS, LUNCHES OR ECA
Data Source: 2025
YES, LIKELY
64.2%
In 2025, 64.2% of respondents felt they would use the school garden during breaks, lunchtime, or during an ECA.
TRANSPORT
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM SCHOOL
REASONS FOR NOT USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
No nearby access / inconvenient
High Cost
Uncomfortable / safety concerns
64% of respondents do not use public transportation to travel to/from school with more than 80% of respondents stating it is inconvenient or they have no nearby access to it.
ECO CODE (IMPROVED BASED ON FEEDBACK)
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