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Above: A green space at Oakland-Scotland Public School. |
Grand Erie Goes Green with EcoSchools for 13th Year
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022
Since 2010, Grand Erie schools have been showing up for sustainability in their communities in a big way, examining their environmental impact and identifying unique ways to reduce their footprint through the EcoSchools program. This initiative is designed to teach the importance of environmental learning and climate action so that our community can thrive.
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Above: Students at Delhi Public School take part in an outdoor learning class. |
As of 2022, Grand Erie is home to 15 certified EcoSchools, but this is no small undertaking. Being an EcoSchool means committing to a host of activities, projects, campaigns and checkpoints along the way to pass an assessment for the chance to become certified.
So, what does this look like across Grand Erie? Collectively this year, these schools have racked up 7,564 hours of outdoor learning, with 16 trees planted, 397 waste-free lunches, and 102 efficiency-optimized classrooms. To top it off, 67 per cent of Grand Erie schools have been EcoSchool certified for at least five years.
“I am very impressed with the work and effort of these schools (and 13 other schools who started applications this year). The hard work and accomplishments of these schools have not only helped our environment for our current students, but it has also positively impacted our environment for future generations,” said JoAnna Roberto, Director of Education, who herself was an Eco-Hawk, proudly championing environmental conservation efforts as a classroom teacher and school administrator.
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Above: An outdoor classroom at Bloomsburg Public School in Waterford featuring new trees. |
“The students involved and educators involved are incredible environmental stewards who are changing attitudes and culture within their school, at home and within the wider community.”
The following schools became certified in 2021-2022:
Bronze Certification:
Silver Certification:
Gold Certification:
Platinum Certification:
Thank you to all schools who participated in the EcoSchool program this year. Your dedication to environmental stewardship for the district is inspiring!
2017 HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration packages have been delivered to most elementary schools.
If you are from Notre Dame or St. Patrick's, please drop by the Guidance Office to pick up your registration packages.
Call the school in the New Year to book your registration appointment for January 30th. (905)765-4466 ext. 732205
Dates for Transition Meetings are as follows:
January 26th - River Heights
January 27th - Centennial
January 30th - Notre Dame and St/ Patrick's @ McKinnon Park
January 31st - Oneida
January 26th - February 1st - Six Nations Schools - please check with your school for dates
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