Earth Day educates young warriors

Littering, water conservation and recycling were among the topics dealt with on Friday when the Grade R learners of Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) celebrated Earth Day.
Karen Adlem, principal, believes one of the best ways to contribute towards a healthy planet in is to teach children about the importance of recycling. “This way they will grow with an appreciation of recycling. We want them to practise this at home. They are our earth warriors, future leaders and ambassadors of our environment. We also want them to teach their parents about littering because presently they are the culprits,” Adlem said.
On the day the learners collected waste material around the school precinct using their own recycling bags they brought from their homes. “They personally deposited waste in bins and bags and sent them to a local recycling waste company. We want to make recycling fun because it is another small way to make a big impact on the environment. We want them to practise this at home and make their parents feel guilty because they are the ones who are always littering,” concluded Adlem.
Earth Day is celebrated annually on 22 April and aims to encourage people across the world to live more environmentally friendly.

Story and photo: Herbert Rachuene
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