Westville school cares for the environment
Atholl Height Primary School is living their motto: "A Green School for a Greener Planet". The school recently scored a Silver Award from WESSA for their 2025 efforts, recycling plastic, paper, cans, and e-waste.
THE Atholl Heights Primary Eco-Team has been hard at work fulfilling their motto: A Green School for a Greener Planet.
The school recently received a Silver Award from WESSA for their contributions in 2025.
Their energetic team of Grade Six and Seven volunteers has been recycling plastic, paper, cans and e-waste.
Eco-Team Staff 2026
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“We have entered the DSW Recycling Competition and have been cleaning up litter around our school.
“Recently, we took part in the beach clean-up at Ushaka Beach organised by the South African Association for Marine Biological Research.
“Educating our children regarding the importance of taking care of the environment is vital.
“We aim to create an awareness amongst the Atholl Heights families and the wider community. We look forward to a busy and productive year ahead. Watch this space,” said Jo-Ash van Aswegen, the Atholl Heights School marketing manager.
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