KwaZulu-Natal eco-schools celebrated for their environmental action
The eco-schools movement has had an impact not just on the environment but has been able to create youth that are changemakers.
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) International Schools Programme celebrated 55 KZN eco-schools for their achievements in working towards sustainability at Ascot Wedding and Conference Venue on Saturday, March 14.
In his keynote address, Dr Jim Taylor shared great insight on the WESSA eco-schools journey since its launch in South Africa in 2003 and the important contributions that WESSA has made to reshape this global programme.
King’s School in Nottingham, one of the three oldest eco-schools in the country, received their Platinum 2 Decade Award.
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Over the last 17 years in the programme, the learners at King’s School have been engaged from a very young age to take care of the environment and be resourceful whilst minimising waste.
They have a flourishing wetland and actively promote healthy living through their permaculture gardening practices.
Shea O’ Connor Combined School received their Gold Decade Award for being part of the programme for 14 years and continue to grow from strength to strength.
In 2019, they won the International Water Explorer Community Impact Award for their sustainability efforts.
Shea O’ Connor Combined School is the first school in the country to completely ban the use of single-use plastic on their premises. They also have won numerous awards for their spectacular permaculture gardens.
Danville Park Girl’s High School has been on the programme for 15 years and received their International Flag Decade Award.
They have been recycling and upcycling waste for years through selling their creative accessories during their market day to generate income.
Cindy-Lee Cloete, WESSA schools programmes manager passionately shared how the eco-schools movement has had an impact not just on the environment but has been able to create youth that are changemakers and responsible global citizens.
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