envirrro: st anthony’s primary school”s journey in environmental education
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EnviRRRo: St ANTHONY’S PRIMARY EnviRRRo: St ANTHONY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL”S Journey in Environmental SCHOOL”S Journey in Environmental
Education Education
We believe that environmental education starts from young!
Sharing DetailsSharing Details
•Aim of EnviRRRoAim of EnviRRRo•Framework of Framework of EnviRRRoEnviRRRo•Corporate Corporate Partners Partners •Future PlansFuture Plans
What is EnviRRRo?What is EnviRRRo?
EnviRRRo is our Environmental Education programme which aims to inculcate in Anthonians a positive attitude towards caring for and protecting the environment.
This is done through increasing pupils’ awareness of environmental issues and green alternatives through talks, learning journeys, the integration of messages into the curriculum and the use of Learning Hubs.
Aim of EnviRRRoAim of EnviRRRo
To integrate our environmental education into our school elements, partnerships and review process.
EnviRRRo FrameworkEnviRRRo FrameworkEnvironmental Awareness Primary
1
ENVIRRRO Programme Design
Outside Partnerships School Elements Review
School
Infrastructures
Curricular Elements
Teacher Preparation
Government
Organisation
s Non-
Governmental
organisations
Elements
Corporate
Partners
Revisiting Past
Practices
Adopting Green
Technologies
Sharing of
Good
Practices
Teacher
Training
Teacher
Leader
Everyday Lessons
Co-Curricular
Activities
School Events
Water Conservation in Water Conservation in EnviRRRoEnviRRRo
Since embarking EnviRRRo, the school has rolled out green initiatives both in the curriculum and in its everyday activities.
Water consumption has dropped up to 54% since 2006 and we were recognized as a water efficient building in 2008, and received the Watermark award in 2009.
Average Water Consumption 2006 – 2008 (Jan to Oct)
759
471.8
392.8
0.0100.0200.0300.0400.0500.0600.0700.0800.0900.0
1000.0
m3
2006 2007 2008
Year Source: AM1
Recycling at SAPSRecycling at SAPSIn 2010, we recycled about 3700
kg of paper and plastic.In 2011, we improved to about
4000 kg of paper and plastic.
School InfrastructureSchool Infrastructure
Engaging Pupils with Various Engaging Pupils with Various PedagogiesPedagogies
Teacher PreparationTeacher Preparation
Community Involvement Community Involvement ProgrammeProgrammePrimary 3 – Little Green FingersPrimary 4 – Toilet AuditorsPrimary 5 – Litter-free DreamPrimary 6 – Seashore Life
Outside Partnerships
Government Organisations
Non- Governmental organisations
Corporate Partners
PartnershipsPartnerships
PUBPUB
Government Organisations
NEANEA
Government Organisations
Bukit Batok Community Bukit Batok Community LibraryLibrary
Students also conducted craft sessions for children at the Community Library. Recyclable items were used for the crafts.Non- Governmental
organisations
Our Corporate PartnerOur Corporate Partner
Corporate partner - Merck Sharp & Dohme
Partnership since 2006
Support the school in its endeavors to promote care for the environment and awareness on global environmental issues
Corporate Partner: MSD Corporate Partner: MSD SingaporeSingapore
Merck Sharp & Dohme works with the school staff on environmental projects
- drip irrigation system
- gardening
- composting
- pamphlets
Corporate Partner Keppel Corporate Partner Keppel ClubClub
Keppel Club works with the school staff on environmental projects
- Earth Week 2010 & 2011
- Learning Journeys
- Science Camp
- Miniature Wetlands
Reviewing EnviRRRoReviewing EnviRRRo
Revisiting Past
Practices
Adopting Green Technologies
Sharing of Good
Practices
Revisiting Past Revisiting Past PracticesPractices
-From 3 R to 5 Rs-From CCA-based to School Curriculum
Sharing with VisitorsSharing with Visitors
Presenting at ConferencesPresenting at Conferences
Adopting Green Adopting Green TechnologiesTechnologiesEffective
MicroorganismsCompostingAutomatic SensorsMiniature
Wetlands Model
Our AwardsOur Awards
Our school has been awarded the following for our efforts in Environmental Education
MSD World Champions of the Environment award for 2006, 2007 and 2009
PUB Water Efficient Building 2008 and Watermark Award 2009
Green Audit Lotus 2010NEA CASP SilverSWCDC Green Schools Silver
Our ContactsOur ContactsIf you would like to contact us, do
send us an email.St Anthony’s Primary School