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Educators representing 10 schools from around Capricorn district sang songs of gratitude and rubbed their hands in glee when they received recycling bins from CDM during the Wildlife and Environment Society of SA (WESSA) awards ceremony in Nirvana, Polokwane on Friday.
The 10 schools (Leboho, Pokanong, Tihona, Sedimong, Ramahlo, Educare, Maimela, Madjadji, Alldays, Montle primary schools) are amongst 15 in the province that participate in the eco-schools programme to learn about environmental management and conservation for improved natural resources at their schools.
In handing over the bins, member of the mayoral committee for environmental management Cllr Puleng Mashangoane said CDM is grateful for the partnership and hoped that the bins will be effective in handling waste at schools for recycling. “We appreciate all 10 schools that took part in the project. This can only mean that you are committed to our vision and mandate of ensuring the protection and continual enhancement of our environmental assets and natural resources. To all those who did not do well, by just participating in the programme, that sign of involvement makes you a winner and a patriot for environmental preservation. Congratulations to you all”, she said.
The eco-schools were awarded a sponsorship to attend environmental awareness training for educators and learners in Waterberg district. Moreover, some of the schools were recognised by WESSA for their excellence in Baswa-le-Meetse competition, Miss Earth Saville Green Business competition as well as Premier excellence awards.
The eco-schools programme is the largest environmental education programme in the world, managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education. The Programme was initiated in South Africa in 2003 with WESSA as the implementing agent, aimed at creating awareness and action around environmental sustainability in schools and their surrounding communities. Schools registered on the programme complete projects under the following themes: healthy living; resource use; community & heritage; nature & biodiversity; and local & global issues.
DSC_0542 – member of the mayoral committee Cllr Puleng Mashangoane hands over recycle bins to eco-schools.
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Mo Senyatsi
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Capricorn District Municipality
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