environment friendly school

ENVIRONMENT

FRIENDLY

SCHOOL1. ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRACTICES

2. IMPROVING ENVIRONMENT LITERACY

3. CAMPAIGNS OF THE SCHOOL

4. SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES

Schools have an important contribution in developing

sensitivity towards the environment. It is very

important to begin this process of developing a

positive attitude towards the environment right from

the beginning as soon as the students enter formal

school. The skills, habits, attitudes and values thus

inculcated stay throughout one’s life and becomes a

guiding force for generations to come. All this puts the

onus of taking care of the environment on the young

shoulders, who now feel strongly towards saving their

environment. This also helps them develop the sense

of belongingness towards their school and environment

and eventually to the planet Earth.

CATEGORY - ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY SCHOOLS

I. ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRACTICES

• SOLAR CELL PANEL

• RAIN WATER HARVESTING

• COMPOSTING

• ENERGY SAVING MECHANISM

• REGULATION OF EDUCATIONAL SPACE

• PLANTATION

• CLASSROOM DESIGN

• WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

• ADOPTION OF OXYGEN EXUDING

PLANTS

• MAKING TERRARIUMS AND MINIATURE

GARDEN

• DISPOSAL OF E-WASTE

• DONATION OF OLD FURNITURE

• SOLAR CELL PANELThe school produces its own electricity by harnessing solar energy. The

school installed 100 kiloWatts (kW) of solar power, which provides us

with nearly 50 percent of the energy requirements.

• RAIN WATER HARVESTING The school, which began harvesting rainwater in 2017, has retrofitted the

roof of the building to collect rainwater, which is then directed for

underground recharge.

• COMPOSTING IN SCHOOL Students collect biodegradable waste (tea leaves and vegetable peels)

from school canteen and collect manure produced in composter to

spread it in the school garden

• ENERGY SAVING MECHANISMSchool has put LEDs in place of normal tube lights, Quiet ceiling

fans, Buying less energy consuming devices, Push taps for which

closes on their own controlling wastage of water.

Regulation of educational space taking into consideration

environmental factors and contingencies in the face of

natural disasters and Specially abled students like ramp

and lift.

RAMP LIFT

PLANTATION The Herbal Garden and the Vegetable Garden are maintained by the

students, using compost prepared in the school.

Also the plants in the school lawns are labelled.

HERBAL GARDEN

CLASSROOM DESIGN

Classroom are designed keeping in mind maximum use of daylight

instead of tubelights. They are very well ventilated and airy

ADOPTING OXYGEN EXUDING PLANTS in classroomsAfter studying pollution levels for a month, oxygen exuding plants were

adopted by each classroom for air quality improvement , humdification

and reduction in energy use. Plant Adoption Day was celebrated.

MAKING TERRARIUMS AND MINIATURE GARDENS.

In continuation with the above, the students also initiated learning about

oxygen exuding plants and making terrariums and miniature gardens.

Disposal off the e-waste responsibly by sending it to back

to dealers, manufacturers or dismantlers or giving it away

for use somewhere else.

Donating the old furniture to schools or orphanages.

II. IMPROVING ENVIROMENTAL

LITERACY

1. ECO CLUB INITIATIVES

• WATER PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION

• JUDICIAL USE OF ELECTRICITY

• STUDYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

• AUDIT OF SCHOOL LIGHT AND ENERGY USE

• PLANTATION DRIVES

• WATER BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

• CONSERVATION REMINDERS

• DURABLE STATIONARIES

• STUDENT TRAINING

• ENCOURAGING RECYCLING

• SHARING OF RESOURCES

• SAVE PAPER SAVE TREE

• REDUCING LUNCH WASTAGE / FOOD WASTAGE

• VERTICAL GARDEN

• PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – BRINGING NATURE BACK

TO STANDS

• WATER PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION

Students are made aware about the need to conserve water as water

is a precious resource. The senior students guide the younger ones

not to waste water, water left in their bottles are not put in the basin

but they are educated to use it to water the plants. Senior students

take session on depleting water levels and to use water judiciously

as every drop of water counts. In Geography classes, students are

taught about community-based water conservation techniques used

in medieval times like stepwells and Baolis.

JUDICIOUS USE OF ELECTRICITY –

Reminders are put in classes and labs to turn off the lights and

Electricity Managers are appointed in the class to monitor the same

ECO CLUB

Engages students in programs and activities to encourage them to be

more responsible towards environment. Some of the Eco club

initiatives are as follows-

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

The aim of the project is to collaborate witha partner school and perform a comparativestudy of the benefits and harmful effects oftechnology upon the environment withrespect to India, Bhutan and China amongfew other countries. Students will mutuallyexchange different ways in which theircountry uses Technology in the right way.

Technology Vs Environment: What is our Role?

THE CORE IDEA BEHIND THISPROJECT

In order to shape attitude of students towards the

environment during formative years, a number of activities

will be done. Students will themselves collect information

, conduct surveys, take part in Debate competition and

know how important Environment protection is. The

activities will create an understanding of the

consequences of human actions for the earth and its

resources and how other countries are dealing with it;

They will brainstorm, think of solutions and create a blog

to sensitize globally . The objective is to transform the

young minds into responsible citizens of the earth.

THE PROJECT FLOW

CollectingInformation

Presenting the Information collected through a Turncoat Competition

Conducting Survey on Technology Use andPresenting it Statistically

Making Movies on Using Technology to Save the Environment

Advocate ways of combatting the harmful effects of Technology on Environment

SUB ACTIVITY1:The students will collect information on the effects of technology on the environment over the past decade using newspapers, books and the internet.

Planning the Activity

Ms. Nancy Sehgal in a brain storming session with the group of sub-activity incharges.

Computer Science Teachers: Ms. Gurpreet Bindra and Mr.Jatinder Singh

PLANNINGOUTCOMES:1. Teachers must take up classroom discussions to sensitise the

children on this globalcrises.2. Students from all classes of XI will be required to download

information.3. They will do the activity during their regular computer periods.4. The information will be converted into PPTs for sharing

purposes

CLASSROOMDISCUSSIONS…

STUDENTS OF CLASS XI DOWNLOADING RELEVANTINFORMATION

ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS…

WEBSITES FROM WHERE INFORMATION ON HARMFUL EFFECTS WASCOLLECTED

WEBSITES FROM WHERE INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED ON HOW

TECHNOLOGY HELPS IN SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT

BHUTAN

Why is Bhutan a Carbon Negative Country…

CHINA

Floating Solar Power Plant

China is investing more in wind, hydro, and solar power compared to other countries. In fact, its 40MW floating solar power plant is the largest in the world.

Waste-to-Energy Plant

Scheduled to be operational by 2020,the Shenzhen East Waste-to-Energy Plant will use

the most advanced technology in waste incineration and power generation. It is expected to incinerate

5,000 tons of waste per day.

China is no longer world's

dumping ground, but cleaning up

its own backyard is proving to be

a challenge

China has banned 24 kinds of waste

from abroad in effort to tackle

growing environmental disaster

EFFORTS BY CHINA–Reduce Reuse Recycle

Students collecting informationthrough

Internet

Why is China the most polluted country of

all…

INDIA

The major steps being taken by the Government to control pollution inter alia include the following:-(i)Notification of National Ambient Air Quality Standards(ii)Formulation of environmental regulations / statutes(iii)Setting up of monitoring networkfor assessment of ambient air quality(iv)Introduction of cleaner / alternate fuels like gaseous fuel (CNG, LPG etc.), ethanol blend etc.

Where is India headed towards…?

STUDENTS CREATING PRESENTATIONS FROM THE DATA

FOLDERSCOLLECTED

STUDENTS COLLECTED FACTS, STATISTICS AND READ ABOUT THE RESOLUTION TO THE GLOBAL CONCERN OF ENVIRONMENT DEGRADATION CAUSED DUE TO THE NON BIODEGRADABLE IMPACTOF TECHNOLOGY

PRESENTATIONS CREATED BY THESTUDENTS

The whole act of delving into information became an enlightening experience…


The best part was to know how Technology could actually become beneficial in saving our environment too…

SUB ACTIVITY2:The students will participate in a Turncoat competition in order to mutually share information on pros and cons of use of technology on Environment.


A clear vision backed by a plan is a Road Mapto success…..

Ms.Nancy Sehgal

with Head of English

department

Ms Pratibha Gupta

PLANNINGOUTCOMES:1. Department involved will be English, Science andComputer

Science teachers.2. Students will participate in a Turncoat competition in order to

mutually share information on pros and cons of use of technology on Environment from all classes of IX andX.

3. They will do the activity during their regular computer periods.

The secret of getting ahead isgettingstarted…….

Ms. Jaspreet Kaur and Ms. Aaina of the Science Department created videos on Environment and discussed the issues with the

students to find their solutions.

The Activity Started With Teachers of the Science Department Sensitizing the Students of IX

Write links of videos created

Discussion and Brainstorming Approach is the key to working through a problem, breaking

down ideas and findingthe best way to solve an issue

Activity inMotion….

Ms. Gurpreet Bindra, Ms. Monica Rana and Mr. Jatinder Singh of Computer Science department in a brainstorming session with students discussing the

Impact of Technology on Environment

Write few points discussed here, try to include India,

china and Bhutan

Class IXworking enthusiastically about sensitizing their class mates persistently.

Class X student leaders who

volunteered to sensitize and Mr.Jatinder Singhof

Computer Science

department

discussed the plan of

organizing the activity.

Groups ofClass X were formed.

under guidance of Mrs. Gurpreet Bindra of IT

Department

Scripts of the Students

Sample of Scripts by Students

Scripts were made by students and edited by the teachers.

SUBACTIVITY

3 CLASS:IXActivity: Students will collect Statistical

data from Community to map the increase in PC Penetration and

increased use of gadgets and how it is impacting the environment

In November, 2017, Under the ISA project titled“Technology vs Environment”, the activity on theUsage of gadgets in Households was conducted forthe students of class IX . The students conducted asurvey ,created Spreadsheets & charts andsubsequently did class discussions on increasedusage ofgadgets and e-waste caused by them


Computer Science Teacher :Mr. Jatinder Singh

Ms. Nancy Sehgal

• Students will create their own survey forms.

• Data will be compiled and tabulatedby the students.

• It will be a graded activity.• Photographs, survey forms,

tabulated data and feedback forms will be collected as evidence.

The whole act of delving into information became an enlightening experience…

Conducting the Activity inLab.

Survey sheets were thoroughly checked, and discussed by the teachers concerned.

Online Survey Forms were created

Screen Shots of Online Survey

Forms

Online Survey was also done inLabs

Students were enthusiastic

about sharing their HouseHold gadget usage through the

Online Survey forms.

Online Survey was also done inLabs

Students across Classes XI and XII were asked to participate in the survey.

Students Analyzing Surveydata

After the Activity, the

students analyzed and discussed the surveydata.

Students were learning -they were invested in their findings.

The participation andinterest was tremendous.

Survey in ClassRooms

Mathematics Teacher Ms. Seema Sood,

Science TeachersMs.Bhawna and Ms.

Jaspreet talked with the students and then

the survey on Household gadgets

usage was conducted.


Factors considered whilebuying

gadgets

How manyGadgets doyou have inyourHouse?

Is your family aware of Electronic waste that Gadgets

Create?


Screen shots ofResponses

of Online Survey

Has the Increase in gadgets resulted in increase in Electricity Bills?

Sample of Questionnaire Prepared by Students

Tabulated Report of the Survey Conducted on Households

Tabulated Report of the Survey conducted on Households

Sample Report by Students on Analysis of Data

SUB ACTIVITY4:The students willcreate movies on the effects of technology on the environment over the past decade


Ms. Nancy Sehgal in a brain storming session with Mr. Jatinder Singh, sub-activity incharge.

Computer Science Teachers: Mr.Jatinder Singh and Ms. Monika Rana

PLANNINGOUTCOMES:1. Tech Club students of Classes X and XIIwill create movies on

the topic.2. The purpose of creating movies is to spread awareness of the

global concern.3. The content of the movie must contain ways to minimise the

harmful effects of technology on the environement.

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY –STUDENTS OF CLASS X WERESENSITIZED.

Mr. Samar of Biology

department and Mr. Jatinder Singh of CompSc Deptt

discussing with ClassX

We discuss….We exchange knowledge bytes…We learn

We float the problem> Collect ideas> Discuss>Evaluate Solutions

X A

X B X C

X D

TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF CLAS X Aand XIISTUDENTSLEARNINGTOCREATING

MOVIES

Demonstration of creating Youtubechannel inprogress…

XIIA

X A AND D

MOVIES CREATED BY THE STUDENTS.


Studentsshowed how serious the

problem is.

Emphasis on using bicycles on one hand

and Technology wherever it isrequired

Solutions found by other Countries like

Germany


MOVIES CREATED AND UPLOADED ON YOUTUBE

CHANNEL BY THESTUDENTS.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOt1Le1szLv3UI2YrVyQoJg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOt1Le1szLv3UI2YrVyQoJg

After the Activity: Discussion on Learning

Take Aways from the Post Activity Discussions

• Learnt how to spread awareness through

videos making.• Students developed skills to make movies

and learnt to make their own youtube

channel.

XII A AND XIIB

SUB ACTIVITY5:The students will create a blog to share information on the effects of technology on the environment over the past decade


Computer Science Teachers: Mr. Jatinder Singh and Ms. Monika Rana

PLANNINGOUTCOMES:1. Teachers will discuss the solutions to the global crises due to

technological advancements.2. Students of classes of X and XII from Technology club will learn to

create a blog.3. Learn to connect themselves globally to share information through their

blog.

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY –STUDENTS OF CLASS X AND XII WERESENSITIZED.

Science Department in full swing –Ms.Jaspreet Kaur and Ms. Arvinder Kaur

Students of class XIIsharing their view to tackle the problem ofEnvironmental Degradation…

XA XD

XIIA XIIB

DEMONSTRATION OF CREATINGBLOGS

CLASS X AND XII CHILDREN OF TECHNOLOGY CLUB LEARNING TO CREATE

THEIR OWN BLOG

BLOG CREATION ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS…

CLASS X AND XII CHILDREN OF TECHNOLOGY CLUB CREATING BLOG AND UPLOADING INFORMATION IN

THEBLOG.

BLOG CREATED TO CREATE AWARENESS ON SAVING ENVIRONMENT USING TECHNOLOGY

Students also got to learn the nuances of using technology in developing theBlog.

BLOG CREATION ACTIVITY OUTCOME…

AUDIT OF SCHOOL’S LIGHT AND ENERGY USE

• PLANTATION DRIVES

CONSERVATION REMINDERS

are put in the in corridors to make students feel responsible for

actions they take or do not take to contribute to saving resources.

• DURABLE STATIONARIES

instead of plastic, metal pencil boxes or cloth pouches, steel lunch

boxes are recommended for use.

WATER BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

the students are encouraged to use steel water bottles instead of

plastic water bottles .

STUDENT TRAINING

Attending programmes that strengthen the need to care for the

environment such as Peer Moderator Programmes.

With an aim to create an eco campaign to save our environment, the

students were pushed to think about environmental concerns through

activities and discussion. The students were also part of plantation drive.

ENCOURAGING RECYCLING

The project given during holidays also intend to recycle many

things readily available rather than buying the new stuff to do

projects, such as using CDs, egg trays, plastic bottles, floppies etc

to make the best out of waste.

Use of refillable pens, covering books and notebooks with used

paper, preparing class bulletin boards using already used stuff are

also encouraged.

• SHARING OF RESOURCES

with each other. The old textbooks and uniforms are also given by the

senior students to their juniors. Even during school functions, the

resources are shared amongst different departments and the thought

that we should buy if we can afford is negated.

• SAVE PAPER SAVE TREE

study material to be shared in soft form is one of the major ways to

avoid wasting paper. Using both sides of a sheet of paper is

encouraged and followed strictly. Print only what is necessary.

• REDUCING LUNCH WASTE OR FOOD WASTAGE

Very young students are taught not to waste food and to finish

what they get. They are also taught to feed their food to the

birds or the animals if it falls on the floor.

• VERTICAL GARDEN

The students of the Eco club had converted various plastic

beverage bottles into a beautiful vertical garden which takes

less space and conserves water.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB BRINGING NATURE

BACK TO STANDS

The Photography Club students enjoy capturing the beauty of

blooming flowers in the school campus. The photos are framed

and given as mementos to the guests visiting the school.

WELCOME OF GUESTS in school - instead of giving a

bouquet of flowers, the guests are given planters

III. CAMPAIGNS OF THE SCHOOL

• NO PLASTIC

• CLEAN DRIVE

• CLEANLINESS PROJECT

• ANTI CRACKER CAMPAIGN

• ECO FRIENDLY DRY HOLI

• USE OF RECYCLABLE WASTE

• GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY

• SUSTAINABLE LIVING

• SHRAM DAAN

1. NO PLASTIC CAMPAIGN

Teaching to reduce-reuse-recycle is an important way to manage

waste and especially plastics, but children are taught now TO

REFUSE THE USE OF PLASTIC, which is definitely the first

step to conserve and preserve the environment.

Plastic is minimally used inside the school campus. Use of cloth

folders and bags are encouraged. To create awareness among

students many programmes are conducted such as debate on

“Plastic a boon or a bane”, poster making competition and

sensitization programmes.

Students have studied and have tried to find alternatives of

plastic. They also exhibited their work on PTM and Annual

exhibition

2. CLEAN DRIVE

In accordance with Swachch Bharat Abhiyaaan, Classroom clean

up days are celebrated to declutter and clean. Series of events were

conducted to celebrate a clean and green drive. Various activities

were conducted in the school like a street play on ‘Clean India’.

Reduce Your Trash, litter management programme are also

undertaken by the students to reduce and manage the waste.

3. CLEANLINESS PROJECT

Eco club students visited the nearby slum area to create awareness

about cleanliness and to sensitize children and their family

members not to litter in the public places.

4. ANTI- CRACKER CAMPAIGN Students delivered speeches, recited poems and performed nukkad

natak. They motivated their peers to celebrate Diwali in its true

spirit by lighting diyas, making rangoli, by showing PPT and the

best poster was also sent to the Department of Environment.

6. USE OF RECYCLABLE WASTE for all art and craft

activitiesThe students used their innovative skills and creativity to produce

the used materials in different ways.

5. ECO-FRIENDLY DRY HOLI CAMPAIGN

In keeping with the festivities, students were encouraged to

celebrate Holi, the eco-friendly way by avoiding the use of water.

Eco-friendly colours and dry Holi was campaigned to be the way

ahead.

7. GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY – 15TH OCTOBER

Children were made aware about better hygienic practices to adopt

healthy habits like washing hands before and after having a meal

8. Sustainable living is an important issue in current times. Due to

the impending dangers of climate change, its importance has been

increased significantly and that’s precisely the reason we have

incorporated it as a theme for our Expressions 2K19 – an annual

interschool event, so that no one is left behind and everyone

benefits from development efforts. We have brought individuals

and institutions together so as to achieve this shared vision of

prosperity for all.

9. SHRAM DAAN: CONTRIBUTING RESPONSIBILY

TO MAKE OUR ENVIROMENT CLEANER

The school “Shram Daan” as a practice for all students to know

that they can contribute responsibly to make there environment

clean. Students were encouraged to clean the school gardens of all

dry and fallen leaves. The output was dropped into compost pits for

creating natural manure. Students were taught and given the task of

de-potting the plants. They were also taught how to collect and

preserve seeds for the next season.

IV. SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES

• WORLD EARTH DAY

• WORLD HERITAGE DAY

• WORLD WILDLIFE DAY

• WORLD PEACE DAY

1. WORLD EARTH DAYThe Intra Class Activities of ‘Show and Tell’, ‘Poster Making’ and

‘Badge Making’ were organized for the students. The students

created the posters with thought provoking slogans to celebrate

World Earth Day. They voiced their thoughts by urging everyone to

protect ‘Nature and its elements’ through ‘Show and Tell ‘activity.

The students participated and created beautiful badges depicting

‘Lend a hand to save the land’, ‘Say no to poly-bags’, ‘Save

energy’, ‘Save water and other natural resources’

The students felt the need to save the world for themselves and

future generations to come. .

2. WORLD HERITAGE DAY

It gave an opportunity to the students to learn cultures, customs and

traditions of India.The students reflected on the importance of

conservation of monuments which form our rich cultural heritage. The

assembly concluded with a pledge to conserve the rich culture and

heritage that is an integral part of the diversity that exists in India.

3. WORLD WILD LIFE DAY

“Like us, animals feel love, joy, fear and pain, but they cannot grasp the

spoken word. It is our obligation to speak on their behalf ensuring their

well-being and lives are respected and protected.” This firm idea was

accentuated in the special assembly. The students prepared a prismatic

board , bearing the central theme; LET WILD ANIMALS BE WILD . A

quiz was also conducted to acquaint the students with some general facts

about the wildlife of our country. The idea was to spread awareness about

the importance of wildlife conservation .

4. WORLD PEACE DAY

The assembly focus on significance of protecting our planet and its

natural resources. The students participated enthusiastically in the

activities conducted on the occasion of World Peace Day, including

slogan writing and poster making activities, nukkad natak and

plantation drive. The idea was to spread the message that peace is not

merely the absence of war and hatred but also the presence of

cooperation and compassion.

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