Begeleiders

Elke school die meedoet aan Eco-Schools, heeft een eigen begeleider. Dit is een expert op het gebied van duurzaamheid en onderwijs. De begeleider ondersteunt de deelnemende Eco-Scholen in het proces naar de Groene vlag. Hiertoe zijn begeleiders door Eco-Schools Nederland bevoegd en getraind.

Omdat een begeleider op lokaal of regionaal niveau werkzaam is, kan deze expert helpen om aan te sluiten op ontwikkelingen en kansen in de omgeving van de school. Begeleiders zijn werkzaam bij een uitvoeringspartner van Eco-Schools in de omgeving van de school, zoals de gemeente of een centrum voor natuur- en duurzaamheidseducatie (NDE).

Wie is er al actief?

Bekijk hieronder welke uitvoeringsorganisaties al betrokken zijn als begeleider.

Schools

Eco-Schools is the worldwide program for schools that work with students on sustainable thinking and acting. More than 59,000 schools in no fewer than 68 countries are already active within Eco-Schools. In the Netherlands, Eco-Schools is suitable for primary, secondary schools and vocational educational schools. The strength of Eco-Schools lies in the collaboration between schools. Eco-Schools supports and connects schools that want to learn together to make the world a better place!

Current participants

In the Netherlands, more than 160 schools are joined Eco-Schools. The map below shows all participating schools. You can see which milestones have already been reached for each school. Schools that participate in Eco-Schools work towards the Green Flag in several steps. During the process, schools are eligible for the Bronze certificate and the Silver certificate from Eco-Schools. Schools with a white flag have not yet received a certificate or Green Flag.

Join the community

Do you also want to work with your students for a sustainable future? Or are you already active and want to take the next step? Do you want concrete tools and guidance for making your school more sustainable? Then you should join the Eco-Schools community!

Activiteit/evenement

Space Buzz

The Space Buzz VR experience was organised by the International School Breda’s Eco-Schools coordinator in collaboration with teaching and facilities staff. The experience was booked through the Space Buzz Education Programme, which offers mobile VR visits to schools. Coordination involved liaising with the Space Buzz team in advance to arrange logistics, including scheduling, student groupings, technical setup, and health and safety considerations.

On the day, staff ensured smooth transitions between sessions, supported students during the VR experience, and facilitated post-activity reflection. The activity was planned to link meaningfully with both our curriculum and our Eco-Schools themes, and formed part of our broader efforts to embed sustainability awareness across subject areas.

  • Welke tips wil je andere Eco-teams geven bij het organiseren van een activiteit/evenement?: Link the experience to real learning goals – Choose an activity that connects directly to your Eco-Schools themes or curriculum. For us, Space Buzz supported learning in science, sustainability, and global citizenship all at once. Plan ahead and coordinate with staff – Involve relevant teachers early to help with logistics, scheduling, and follow-up activities. This ensures smoother organisation and better integration across subjects. Think about the impact, not just the event – A powerful experience is great, but make space for reflection and action afterward. We used follow-up discussions and creative responses to help students process what they saw and translate it into meaningful change. Include every student – Make sure the activity is accessible to all learners, including EAL and SEN students. Experiences like VR can be especially inclusive if supported properly. Tell your story – Take photos, gather student quotes, and share what you’ve done. It celebrates success and inspires others within your school community (and beyond!). Highly recommended for other schools if you get a chance.
  • Onderwijstype: Voortgezet onderwijs
  • Waarom zijn jullie hier trots op?: We are proud of this activity because it offered students a powerful, emotional connection to sustainability that goes beyond what they could possibly learn in the classroom. Through virtual reality, they experienced what astronauts describe as the Overview Effect — a sense of awe and responsibility that comes from seeing Earth as one fragile, interconnected system. We had the chance to see and hear about the jungles, ice caps, algae in the sea, overfishing and erosion from a completely different angle giving us a better overall view of how interconnected Earth's systems are and how urgently we need to protect them. This experience sparked meaningful conversations about our impact on the planet and inspired students to think more deeply about the role they play in protecting it. Many expressed a renewed motivation to act — whether by reducing waste, conserving energy, or educating others. We’re especially proud that the activity reached students of all backgrounds and learning styles. It combined technology, science, and citizenship in a way that was memorable, inclusive, and aligned perfectly with the values of the Eco-Schools programme.
  • School: International School Breda

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