Sustainability

This fall, Princeton Day School was presented with the Green Flag Award, the highest honor of Eco-Schools, an international program that engages schools in an effort to improve student environmental literacy and skills. The School won this highly coveted award because we demonstrated the many sustainability initiatives that permeate every level of learning, including students tending to the organic garden, composting, and hosting the annual Harvest Dinner. In addition, Princeton Day School buildings are equipped with CO2 sensors, high efficiency boilers, variable speed drives in the HVAC, occupancy sensors, passive solar sensors, and LED lightbulbs—all reducing the facility's impact on the environment.

Head of Middle School Renée Price, Director of Wellness Dr. Candy Shah, and many of our Middle School faculty members are currently in Worton, Maryland at Echo Hill Outdoor School with the entire 8th grade class for the annual 3-day class trip. This trip is a highly anticipated event that is not only a fun adventure for our students, but also has many goals, including supporting and enriching the 8th grade advisory program; enhancing class bonding; and developing teamwork and community.

On Sunday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, join us for our community garden day where students, parents, faculty and staff come together to work on improving the garden. Sustainability Coordinator Liz Cutler encourages the community to come for any amount of time to help—feel free bring friends. Bonus: yummy breakfast treats will be available. On Saturday, October 7, Princeton Day School will present the 9th annual Harvest Festival, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This much-loved event is a wonderful way to celebrate the garden and savor locally grown food. Register here. Click the headline to read more.