Bronze
Bronze Award
The Bronze Award is the first of three award levels in the Eco-Schools Malaysia programme. For many, this is the first symbol of success in the Eco-Schools Malaysia programme. To be eligible for a Bronze Award, a school must follow the Seven Step Framework to complete at least one theme.
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Award Criteria
A school must earn 100 points to receive a Bronze Award. To reach 100 points, actions must be taken at each of the seven steps as outlined below.
Download the Bronze Award checklist to track your school’s progress and confirm you are meeting the criteria to receive a Bronze Award.
Bronze Award Checklist
The school has identified an Eco Committee comprised of a diverse group of teachers and students. (5 points)
The Eco Committee meets four times a year and informal minutes are kept at each meeting. (5 points)
The Eco Committee informs the whole school of team actions and events. (5 points)
Total: 15 points
A pathway audit of the school is conducted using the Eco-Schools Malaysia baseline audit form for the team’s chosen theme. (5 points)
Students are involved in conducting the audit. (5 points)
The Eco Committee analyses the data and draws conclusions. (5 points)
Results of the audit are shared with the whole school community. (5 points)
Total: 20 points | Required documentation for upload: Baseline Theme Audit
Results from the pathway audit are used to develop an action plan that is focused on one Eco-Schools Malaysia pathway. (5 points)
The Action Plan is shared with the whole school community. (5 points)
The Action Plan is used to take at least one action at the school to address an Eco-Schools Malaysia pathway for improvement. (5 points)
Total: 15 points | Required documentation for upload: Action Plan
The Eco Committee monitors progress toward achieving actions stated in the Action Plan. (5 points)
Successes and challenges are noted in meeting minutes. (5 points)
The post-action audit for the selected pathway has been completed. (10 points)
Total: 20 points | Required documentation for upload: Evidence of progress (post-action audit, photos, videos)
At most grade levels students are engaged in interdisciplinary, authentic learning experiences around environmental topics. (10 points)
Total: 10 points
The school has a prominent, designated way to communicate with the whole school and greater community, such as a bulletin board, website, or newsletter that details Eco-Schools Malaysia activities and accomplishments. (10 points)
Total: 10 points
An Eco Code is developed that includes input from the whole school and is agreed upon and adopted. (10 points)
Total: 10 points | Required documentation for upload: Copy of the Eco Code