Maple leaf International School

Environmental Club.

Maple Leaf Goes Green.

Maple Leaf Internation School is pleased to unveil its Environmental Club to the public. The M.L.I.S Environmental Club was established to encourage a commitment to environmental conservation by its staff, students, parents and the wider community. Our objective is to educate the M.L.I.S. family through assemblies, workshops, active participation and community outreach. The school made the decision to launch the club because staff and students fully believed that stewardship of the environment was a noble undertaking. Those interested signed up and after the staff coordinated meeting arrangements, a "club" was formed.

The club plans to create awareness especially about Climate Change, available recycling in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as reforestation projects. Practical initiatives are also an integral part of the club's philosophy; we hope to take part in beach clean ups, cell (battery) recycling, composting and examining the school's carbon footprint. We then plan to analyze the results and formulate a way to lighten our step. The larger, more complex projects of the club will require funding which the club plans to attain by hosting many fundraisers. Although the club is still on the small side, committed member are not only fuelled by their passion but also the club motto: Saving tomorrow by being green today, conversation through education. The club would greatly appreciate any donations, contributions and/or help.

Maple Leaf Recycles.

As you should know, Maple Leaf has already gone green. The Environmental Club has received six metal bins which were donated by Nu-Iron Unlimited. The Club has decided to paint these bins green and use them to dispose of plastic bottles as well as other recyclable items. The Club hopes that their fellow students and parents will continue to use these recycle bins so that we can help play our part in the prevention of climate change.

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Reforestation Project.

The Environmental Club went on a hike up the Fondes Amandes Hill in St. Ann's and participated in the Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project (FACRP) at the end of October. Although there were many steep hills and lots of razor grass, it was a great opportunity for the members of the Club to give back to their country. The students learned about different types of trees and their habitat. As part of the project, they were given the opportunity to plant various trees and name them after themselves. The Environmental Club plans to go back and check on their trees and plant a few more in the future.

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FUN FACTS

Did you know an average 6 trees are cut down to make 1 copy book?????