i-recycle study centre
Visit the i-recycle centre to find out about the UK’s rubbish problem,
learn how to combat climate change by reducing rubbish and recycling.
The i-recycle centre, features exciting interactive displays, interesting
artefacts videos and games about recycling and waste issues. Based at
Islington’s Household Reuse and Recycling centre, it provides an opportunity
to see recycling in action.
The centre offers tailored curriculum-linked workshops to primary and
secondary schools and workshops for groups working with young people such as
youth groups and after-school clubs. The centre is open to all schools across
London.
The centre is easily accessible by public transport, located within walking
distance from Caledonian Road Tube and Caledonian Road and Barnsbury station
on the North London line.
Support for Islington schools
The i-recycle centre also runs the following free services for Islington
schools only:
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an outreach programme for Primary and Secondary schools in the borough,
including assemblies and debates.
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INSET
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free recycling service including classroom bins
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family learning workshops on “Rubbish free and healthy packed lunches”. This
workshop includes a fun make and eat session.
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advice on implementing recycling and waste reduction initiatives.
Charges for 2007/08
Islington Schools: free
Non Islington Schools: £75 + VAT for KS2 programmes, (£50 + VAT for the Little
Rotters programme)
Teachers open evenings 2007 / 2008
Come and visit Islington’s innovative i-recycle centre at one of our FREE open
evenings for teachers. Open evenings provide an opportunity to meet the
education team, find out more about the i-recycle workshops and sample the
interactive games and activities. There will also be refreshments, prizes and
giveaways! Bookings are essential.
Dates:
Wednesday 3 October 2007
Thursday 24 January 2008
Tuesday 17 June 2008
Time: 4.45pm to 5.45pm
Cost:
free
Bookings:
To book a place call Melissa Painter on 020 7527 5996
or email irecyclecentre@islington.gov.uk
For information and bookings contact:
Melissa Painter
Recycling Education Centre Manager
020 7527
5996
i-recycle centre
1 Cottage Road
London
N7 8TP
Email:
irecyclecentre@islington.gov.uk