Montfort School Ranirkhamar, Agartala
“Nature is a tool to get children experience not just the wider world, but themselves”.
So far, there have been a total of five meetings conducted by our Eco Club, and in these meetings, several action plans have been successfully implemented. I will provide a detailed account of these activities to shed light on the club’s efforts to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
On June 19th, 2023, our school took a proactive step towards creating an eco-friendly environment within the school premises and raising awareness among students about environmental conservation. The school distributed approximately 500 saplings, including fruit-bearing trees, bamboo, and other essential plants, to the students with the intention that they would take these saplings home and plant them in suitable locations. This initiative was documented through photographs to capture the students’ involvement.
To ensure the saplings’ healthy growth, students were organized into groups and tasked with adding the necessary manure. Simultaneously, the students engaged in a cleanup effort within the school campus, collecting dried leaves, plastic materials, papers, and stones. They creatively repurposed these collected waste materials to craft informative placards. Again, these activities were meticulously documented through photographs.
During the meeting, students were briefed on upcoming activities and further divided into groups, each assigned specific tasks. These tasks included the creation of banners, conducting awareness campaigns, and educating fellow students about the importance of environmental conservation.
Furthermore, students actively contributed their ideas for future club meetings, such as painting uplifting messages on trees using colourful paints. The discussion also revolved around planning an Eco Club Assembly, including theme selection, arrangement of items according to the chosen theme, giving instructions to participating students, assigning various responsibilities, and discussing the creation of an Eco-Club Magazine.
A timeline was established for the magazine project, with a final submission deadline set. The meeting provided an opportunity for students to seek clarifications and discuss any doubts they had regarding their assigned tasks and responsibilities.
To foster a sense of ownership and commitment among the students, each member was given specific responsibilities related to organizing the assembly and other club activities. Additionally, students proposed various themes for the assembly, ensuring that it would be both engaging and informative for the audience.
Towards the end of the meeting, students were encouraged to write about their experiences in the club and share their personal views on the initiatives undertaken. The meeting concluded with a group photograph session to capture the collective spirit of the Eco Club.
All meeting minutes and records were diligently maintained by the students, ensuring transparency and accountability in the club’s operations. These efforts exemplify the dedication and enthusiasm of our Eco Club members in making a positive impact on the environment and fostering a culture of sustainability within our school community.