Telsiai Kindergarten Earns Sustainability Recognition

Strategic Insights -

The Telsiai District Municipality in Lithuania has awarded the Level I "Sustainability Blueberry" label to Telsiai Kindergarten "Zemaitukas" under the "Sustainable School 2030" agenda. This recognition acknowledges the kindergarten's efforts to create a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and innovative educational environment. The award is a result of a self-assessment and national assessment that took place in three stages from 2024-2025, evaluating the sustainability situation of schools in Lithuania.

Key Takeaways:

  • Telsiai Kindergarten "Zemaitukas" earned the Level I "Sustainability Blueberry" label under the "Sustainable School 2030" agenda.
  • A total of 404 first-cycle schools and those applying for second or third cycles were selected for assessment.
  • 109 schools were visited and assessed by the assessment team in April-July 2025, according to the guidelines of the "Sustainable School 2030" agenda.
  • The assessment took place in three stages from 2024-2025, with schools independently assessing their sustainability situation, municipal coordinators selecting schools for assessment, and the assessment team visiting schools for evaluation.
  • Telsiai Kindergarten "Zemaitukas" is committed to creating a sustainable environment for children's education, demonstrating a purposeful strive for sustainability.
  • The "Sustainability Blueberry" label is awarded to primary schools, allowing them to use it in both physical and digital school spaces.

Statistics:

  • 404 first-cycle schools and those applying for second or third cycles were selected for assessment (Source: Telsiai District Municipality).
  • 109 schools were visited and assessed by the assessment team in April-July 2025 (Source: Telsiai District Municipality).
  • A total of 3 stages consisting of self-assessment, municipal coordinators' selection, and assessment by the assessment team took place from 2024-2025 (Source: Telsiai District Municipality).

Sources:

  • Telsiai District Municipality: The official statement on Telsiai Kindergarten "Zemaitukas" earning the Level I "Sustainability Blueberry" label.
  • https://telsiai.lt/: The original news release on Telsiai Kindergarten "Zemaitukas" earning the sustainability recognition (viewable in the original language).