ECO & SUSTAINABILITY
Student Leadership
Sustainability at Si Ri Panya is student-led. Our Eco Committee brings together representatives from across year groups who take an active role in shaping environmental initiatives across the school.
Through regular meetings and collaboration with staff, students identify priorities, review progress and lead meaningful change within our community. Our approach includes:
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Student Eco Committee – Representatives meet regularly to identify priorities and lead initiatives.
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Annual Environmental Review – Students evaluate our impact and where we can improve.
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Action Planning & Monitoring – Targets are set and progress is tracked across the year.
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Community Engagement – Assemblies and campaigns keep sustainability visible and shared.
Student Eco Code
Each year, students create an Eco Code that reflects our shared commitment to sustainable choices at school and at home.
Marissa (Year 5) – Eco Code Winner
Si Ri Panya International School achieved Eco-Schools Green Flag status — the highest international recognition for environmental leadership. Sustainability remains embedded across our curriculum, campus operations and student-led initiatives.
Sustainability in Action
Sustainability at Si Ri Panya is embedded in daily school life.
From classroom learning to campus routines, students take part in practical, measurable action.
Island ecology fieldwork
Learning about local species and habitats
Place-based
enquiry learning
Investigating Koh Phangan’s physical and human geography
Student-led research and presentations
Sharing findings with our community
Our Focus Areas
Waste & Circular Responsibility
Students play a direct role in reducing waste across our campus. Recycling systems, composting initiatives and waste audits help us understand and improve our environmental footprint. Learners are encouraged to think critically about consumption and to develop responsible habits that extend beyond school.
Biodiversity & Island Learning
Located on Koh Phangan, our natural environment becomes an extension of the classroom. Students engage in beach cleans, habitat studies and environmental fieldwork, developing a deeper understanding of local ecosystems and their global significance.
Student Voice & Community Impact
Assemblies, awareness campaigns and student-led presentations ensure sustainability remains visible within the wider school community. Our learners are encouraged not only to understand environmental challenges, but to communicate solutions confidently and responsibly.
Energy & Resource Awareness
Through monitoring initiatives and classroom projects, students explore how energy and water are used across the campus. They identify opportunities for conservation and take responsibility for promoting efficient, mindful resource use.
Student-led recycling awareness
Posters shared with local businesses across Koh Phangan
Eco-Schools Green Flag Status
Si Ri Panya International School achieved Eco-Schools Green Flag status — an internationally
recognised award for environmental leadership in schools.
Sustainability remains embedded across our curriculum, campus routines and student-led initiatives.