Eco School

At Malone College we have a very active Eco-Club which have participated in many eco-school events and environmental activities helping us earn our second green flag award in 2026 along with the Eco-School and Eco Pupil of the year for Belfast. Eco-Schools aims to extend learning beyond the classroom and develop responsible attitudes and commitment, both at home and in the wider community.

Projects and awards in recent years have included:

• Climate Ready Classroom Award 2026
• Eco-School of the Year 2025-2026
• Eco Pupils of the year 2025-2026 - Rosie year 13
• Second Green Flag Award
• Supporting local community groups through recycling - St James Farm
• Biodiversity projects - bug hotel , bat boxes and bird feeders
• Presentation at Good Relations Week on the importance of Eco in Integration
• Hedgerow Heroes planting native species to enhance our hedgerow

• Winners in the Wheelie Big Challenge aiming to reduce waste 
• Litter campaigns and litter collections in school
• Recycling schemes of clothing, batteries and books
• Fast Fashion workshops
• Blue Peter Badge winners in KS3
• Educational programmes on climate action and climate change in KS3
• New OCN Level 2 Certificate in Reducing Carbon Footprints through Environmental Action
• Teacher winner of Excellence in Sustainability Award 2025 Mrs Hamilton