Guyana Environmental Week was observed from the 1st – 8th June, 2008 under the theme “Kick the Carbon habit! Promoting Energy Conservation in Guyana” This theme was adopted from the International 2008 World Environment Day theme: “CO2, Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy”.
On Sunday, 1st June, 2008, 63 members of the Marian Fa
mily, inclusive of the principal, teachers, students and parents, participated in the annual E.P.A. “Green Walk” that is organized by the Environmental Protection Agency under a banner that was prepared by the school’s Environmental Club. This event is geared to act as the principle vehicle to stimulate national awareness of the issue of “Energy Conservation”.
On Thursday, 5th June, 2008, World Environment Day was observed. Twelve members of the Environmental Club participated in tree planting activity in the National Park. The Rotoract Club of Georgetown organized this activity. The tree was seen as a symbol for environmental protection and international co-operation in the fields of education, cultural diversity, tolerance and peace.
The following day, members of the Environmental Club participated in a clean-up campaign within the school’s environs.
On Thursday, 12th June, 2007, the Marian Academy Environmental Club was successfully in organizing a ceremony in observance of the theme for World Environment Day. This ceremony was geared to empower the students to be active agents for sustainable and equitable management of our environment. This occasion was witnessed by the following special invitees:
(a) Mrs. Denise Simmons (Coordinator of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences)
(b) Ms. Sumedeo Mahedo (certified botanist-Guyana Forestry Commission)
(c) Mr. Carlton Joao (Sales and Marketing Executive of Banks D.I.H.),
(d) Ms. Niki Mendes (Vice-President of the Parent Teachers Association)
During this ceremony, the coordinator of the Environmental Club, Mr. Pompey, presented Mr. Joao of Banks D.I.H. with with approximately 60 lbs of used Misty and Tropical Mist bottles. These bottles were accumulated from a recycling initiative that was launched by the club in observance of International Recycling Day.
On Sunday, 1st June, 2008, 63 members of the Marian Fa
mily, inclusive of the principal, teachers, students and parents, participated in the annual E.P.A. “Green Walk” that is organized by the Environmental Protection Agency under a banner that was prepared by the school’s Environmental Club. This event is geared to act as the principle vehicle to stimulate national awareness of the issue of “Energy Conservation”.On Thursday, 5th June, 2008, World Environment Day was observed. Twelve members of the Environmental Club participated in tree planting activity in the National Park. The Rotoract Club of Georgetown organized this activity. The tree was seen as a symbol for environmental protection and international co-operation in the fields of education, cultural diversity, tolerance and peace.
The following day, members of the Environmental Club participated in a clean-up campaign within the school’s environs.
On Thursday, 12th June, 2007, the Marian Academy Environmental Club was successfully in organizing a ceremony in observance of the theme for World Environment Day. This ceremony was geared to empower the students to be active agents for sustainable and equitable management of our environment. This occasion was witnessed by the following special invitees:
(a) Mrs. Denise Simmons (Coordinator of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences)
(b) Ms. Sumedeo Mahedo (certified botanist-Guyana Forestry Commission)
(c) Mr. Carlton Joao (Sales and Marketing Executive of Banks D.I.H.),
(d) Ms. Niki Mendes (Vice-President of the Parent Teachers Association)
During this ceremony, the coordinator of the Environmental Club, Mr. Pompey, presented Mr. Joao of Banks D.I.H. with with approximately 60 lbs of used Misty and Tropical Mist bottles. These bottles were accumulated from a recycling initiative that was launched by the club in observance of International Recycling Day.
By
Mr.Andre Pompey
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