Vision

Students began learning about recycling after discovering that paper comes from trees. This sparked their interest in protecting the environment. They spoke with the school custodian to find out which materials could be recycled at school. After this conversation, they researched issues such as plastic bottle waste, pollution, and clean energy. These topics helped them understand the importance of taking care of the planet. Inspired by this knowledge, the students began to envision a cleaner, greener future through recycling. They wondered how much recyclable material they could collect from their school and decided to take action.

Action

First, students created a video inviting others from our school to start recycling. Then, they presented their final project during Sustainability Week, which took place from April 28 to May 2. Throughout the week, students developed various projects and organized engaging workshops.

Here is a summary of the week’s activities:

Monday, April 29: Students gathered in an assembly where they presented poems and a video about the importance of recycling.

Tuesday, April 30: The school held a “Paper-Free Day,” encouraging everyone to reduce paper use.

Wednesday, May 1: Students led three workshops on recycling, clean energy, and pollution. They also welcomed a guest speaker to the school.

Thursday, May 2: Each class created a sculpture using only recycled materials. The best sculpture received a pizza prize.

Friday, May 3: The week concluded with a community clean-up event.

Students planned these activities to involve the entire school in recycling and to raise awareness about its importance. Today, they continue working to get even more members of our school community involved in this project.

Reflection & Celebration

Today, students are more mindful about how they use paper. They have started making recycled paper and have become leaders in promoting sustainability within our school community. Their actions are inspiring others to think more critically about waste and the environment.

The assembly during Sustainability Week was truly spectacular. It opened up meaningful conversations among students about the importance of our actions and how even small changes can have a big impact. Many students shared their ideas, asked questions, and became curious about how they could contribute as well.

Since then, students have taken more responsibility in promoting recycling in classrooms, helping set up collection bins, and reminding their peers to recycle correctly. They are also exploring ways to reduce single-use plastics and energy waste in the school. Some students are even planning to reach out to nearby schools to share what they’ve learned and encourage others to start similar projects.

This experience has empowered students to see themselves as changemakers, capable of protecting the environment and inspiring others to do the same.

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