More and more of us are realizing that our future depends on protecting the health and well-being of our children and the planet. To do so, we must educate new generations of citizens with the skills to solve the global environmental problems we face. Students have a habit to retain and replicate than adults. So the schools and colleges can be considered as an effective medium for awareness and to cultivate ideal habits among them so that they will be the herald for the good habits. It may trigger a tremendous change in the attitude of people.
In order to make the programme more effective, schools can adapt different activities under the umbrella of various in-school clubs. School authorities and teachers those who have outstanding will power, commitment and confidence can easily accomplish the dream of a Green School by undertaking different innovative activities. Some activities suggested are:
Ø Formation of eco club, health club, green club, science club etc.
Ø Health survey to assess the awareness and habits of students
Ø Cultural exchange programs
Ø Green Hour to provide awareness, cultivate good habits and develop ideas
Ø Health voting to enhance personal hygiene
Ø Tips of the day in classroom notice boards, school notice boards etc.
Ø Green class competitions
Ø Awards like Mr./Ms. Health/Hygiene, green class room, zero waste class etc.
Ø Water quality assessment, creation of water corners, installation of water harvesting system, water conservatory methods
Ø Waste auditors scheme to quantify the wastes in class.
Ø Zero waste class room
Ø Development of Bio park (Waste management practices like Composting , plastic recycling, water recharge, eco friendly products)
Ø Waste management projects as part of field studies and practical oriented programs
Ø Hands on training
Ø Environmental camps
Ø Site visits, tours
Ø Science exhibitions, environmental quiz etc.
Ø Using eco friendly products
Ø Following energy conservation practices
Ø Installation of environmental themes in the campus
Ø Conduct awareness programs, seminars, drama
Ø Planting trees
Ø Observe dry day, environmental days etc.
Ø School gardens, Herbal garden etc.
Ø Research projects
Ø Poster, essay, painting competitions
Ø Eco greeting cards
Ø Organic farming
Ø Class room exercises
Ø Development of model waste management mechanism in the school.
Concerned departments shall provide adequate facilities like infrastructure, sanitation, mid day meal, recreation facilities etc. School management, PTA, Staff and teachers etc. can contribute towards this effort.
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