Congratulations Hillary Primary School: The Ultimate Game Changer School

Achieve Your Goals CIC is delighted to honour Hillary Primary School as our Ultimate Game Changer School for the 2024–2025 academic year. In recognition of their exceptional commitment to sustainability, innovation, and STEM education, this prestigious distinction celebrates the school’s extraordinary achievements in environmental leadership. 

Over the past two years, AYG has worked in close collaboration with Hillary Primary to embed the three pillars of sustainability—economic, social, and environmental—into its curriculum and culture. This partnership has equipped students with essential knowledge, hands-on experience, and a genuine passion for building a sustainable future. 

Integrating Literacy, Numeracy, and Sustainability 

Through its bespoke educational programme, AYG has offered a rich, interdisciplinary curriculum that blends literacy and numeracy with STEM and sustainability concepts. At Hillary Primary, this has manifested in: 

• STEM Days featuring immersive workshops—such as the launch of student-led “renewable energy companies” that built working wind turbines to power bulbs, demonstrating real-world application of classroom learning. 
• Sustainable Corner activities, where pupils engage with interactive energy-conservation advice in a fun, hands‑on environment. 
• Game Changer Podcasts, produced by students, showcasing their thoughtful responses to sustainable energy challenges—testaments to their enthusiasm and depth of understanding. 

Student Empowerment & Community Engagement 

Hillary Primary’s pupils consistently demonstrate outstanding engagement, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Teams such as “Build It, Be It” and “Build a Better Planet” not only embrace imaginative project names but also assume key industry roles—acting as Safety Officers, Quantity Surveyors, and more—during practical builds. The result: every participant gains confidence, knowledge, and a taste for real‐world impact. 

This in‑school journey extends outward: AYG and Walsall Council report substantial community outreach, including workshops for 128 local households, installation of energy‑saving measures (e.g. solar PV, insulation), and savings totalling £78,500 in annual energy costs. Hillary Primary has truly become a community-led catalyst for change. 

Educator Excellence & Tailored Delivery 

AYG recognises and applauds the dedication of Hillary’s teaching team and support staff. Their efforts in delivering a sustainability programme have been instrumental in nurturing a generation of eco-leaders. 
Their commitment is reflected in the school’s broader ethos—anchored in respect, resourcefulness, resilience, and curiosity—creating an ideal environment for sustainable education to flourish. 

Looking Ahead: Upholding the Title of Game Changer 

Achieving the Ultimate Game Changer School 2024–2025 accolade marks a milestone, but both AYG and Hillary Primary see it as a springboard towards further innovation. With continued collaboration ahead, we anticipate: 

• Expansion of STEM-inspired sustainability workshops and podcast production, driven by student insight. 
• Growth of Sustainable Corner and community outreach programmes. 
• Further measurable impact on carbon reduction, energy cost savings, and pupil empowerment. 

In Conclusion 

Hillary Primary School’s contribution to sustainability education embodies AYG’s vision of preparing tomorrow’s leaders today. Their students exhibit impressive knowledge, motivation, and civic responsibility. The educators’ unwavering commitment has been pivotal in transforming classrooms into incubators of green innovation. 

We are immensely proud of all that has been achieved in our two‑year partnership. We eagerly anticipate continuing our journey together—championing education, pioneering sustainability, and empowering young minds. Here’s to many more years of collaboration, innovation, and environmental stewardship.