Grand Erie Goes Green Again with EcoSchools

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024

Each year, schools across Grand Erie demonstrate admirable commitment and dedication towards environmental stewardship as they work to gain certification as an EcoSchool, and help make the planet a whole lot better in the process. The recognition through EcoSchools honours these achievements in environmental learning and action as students implement a variety of initiatives within their schools. These efforts include waste-free lunches, implementing recycling programs, energy-conservation initiatives, butterfly gardens, and much more.

"Our EcoSchools have demonstrated a commitment to stewardship in their efforts to promote environmental leadership and taking steps to reduce their ecological impact," said Chris McAnally, Grand Erie's Energy and Sustainability Officer. "We are proud of the students and teachers who worked together to take action and create such a positive change in their communities."

Sixteen Grand Erie schools improved their environmental leadership and operational efficiency, and supported Canada's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2024.

Platinum

• Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School
• Hagersville Secondary School

Gold

• Delhi Public School
• Hagersville Elementary School
• King George School
• Langton Public School
• Walsh Public School
• Waterford District High School

Silver

• Central Public School

Bronze

• Glen Morris Public School
• Prince Charles Public School

Participants

• Agnes Hodge Public School
• Bloomsburg Public School
• Boston Public School
• Dunnville Secondary School
• Grandview Public School

The EcoSchools program supports Grand Erie's overall mission to create spaces of learning, well-being and belonging for every student.

Happy “new year”! I hope everyone had a pleasant summer holiday. It’s been nice to talk to students and parents this week about all the things you’ve done over the past two months. I’ve heard lots of stories of fun trips and relaxation. I’ve also heard a few about some more stressful experiences that life seems to always present. Whatever the past 2 months brought for you, I’m looking forward to working together again as a Boston School Family to support each other. September brings the opportunity for fresh starts and lots of reason for optimism. Each and every student is full of potential, and on a pathway that is their own unique success story (always in progress)!

This year you’ll notice that the staff is mostly the same with a few exceptions. Mrs. Huffman is off this year with her new baby. We would like to welcome Ms. Agius, who has joined us to teach the 3/4 class. We are excited to have her back as part of the Boston team! We would also like to welcome Mrs. Trembley as our new custodian. We are all in good hands with her making sure the building is in good shape!

On the first day, we had a Welcome-Back Assembly in which we committed to two very simple things this year: 1) We will always do our best

2) We will always be kind

I believe those two simple statements can guide every decision we make every day, and I’ve asked every Blazer to consider them when they are making choices.

Once again, welcome to a new school year. It’s good to be back!