LiveSimply for schools

To apply for the LiveSimply award your school needs to commit to 9 faith inspired actions demonstrating you are living simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the world's poorest communities.

By signing up to LiveSimply, your school will impact our global family, your local community and your school community as you reflect the teachings of Jesus, Catholic Social Teaching and Laudato Si’ along your journey.

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Planning LiveSimply

LiveSimply award schools guide

An overview and guide to the LiveSimply award for schools.

LiveSimply award schools action planning guide

This guide will help you to complete your LiveSimply action plan. We also have a short video to assist teachers/chaplains.

LiveSimply global, local and school ideas

Some ideas for actions that will impact our global community, your local community or their school community as you demonstrate living simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the world's poorest communities.

LiveSimply action plans

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Example LiveSimply Action Plan - Primary

Example LiveSimply Action Plan - Secondary

Resources to use in school

LiveSimply stickers

LiveSimply stickers template compatible with Avery recycled paper labels, square 40x40mm blank, or A4 sticker sheets.

A great way to encourage your pupils to chat with their families about their LiveSimply actions.

LiveSimply pledge resources

A helpful PowerPoint to explain living simply, living sustainably, and living in solidarity with the world's poorest communities, to give pupils/students ideas for creating their own LiveSimply pledge. Teachers script and pledge template also available.