EDMONTON GARRISON MILITARY | DAYCARE CENTRE

Paper Recycling

As our Daycare Centre does not recycle paper and our preschool classroom uses a lot of paper we decided to put a paper recycling bin in the classroom to collect enough paper that we could reuse it by turning it into new paper. After we collected a large amount of paper, we scheduled a day to do paper making with the children. Of course they loved tearing up the paper into small pieces which was our first step in the process. They were given the option of using scissors or their hands. Afterwards, Ms. Britta took the pieces to the kitchen to cook them in a pot of hot water before blending them to a pulp. The pulp mixture was taken back to the classroom where the children got to squish and squeeze out the liquid before we rolled it out flat to bake in the oven. This provided a different type of sensory experience!

While it was baking, we talked about what other items we can recycle as well as the recycling truck. The children were quite engaged in learned about recycling. Once the paper was done, Ms. Britta showed the children what they helped make and the children started playing with the paper and putting it in the recycling truck. We also compared it to an egg carton to see how similar they were. The children continue to recycle their papers that we now take to a recycling centre.

CALDER SCHOOL | KINDERGARTEN

Bottle Drive

Kindergarten to Grade 6 students at Calder School learned the importance of caring about the environment through their participation in the “Pay It Forward For the Planet Program.” Students learned how to take responsibility in protecting our planet and conserve earth’s resources for the future.

Students across all grade level participated in a bottle drive. Students learned that when we recycle materials such plastic, glass, and metals, we reduce the need for extracting and processing new raw materials. This will help in preserving natural habitats and biodiversity.

Students were so motivated to collect bottles to protect the environment while at the same time raising money for humanitarian aid to help children effected by the war in Gaza.

THIS CONSERVATION PROJECT WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY
UNION 52 BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

JOSEPH M DEMKO | GRADE 9

Conservation Initiative: Biodiversity & Endangered Species

In our science class, we delved into the reasons behind the decline in Biological Diversity on our planet and brainstormed actions to protect it. Our trip to the Edmonton Valley Zoo was eye-opening—students got a firsthand look at why animals are endangered, from habitat fragmentation to the pet trade and poaching. The zoo visit deepened their connection to these creatures, and our interpreter shed light on how zoos contribute to animal protection through breeding programs and education.

Back at school, students channeled their newfound knowledge into creating posters on endangered species. They detailed the animals’ characteristics and niches, explored the reasons behind their endangerment, and formulated action plans to save them. These posters became teaching tools as students presented them to younger classes in our K-9 school. We discussed the challenging reality that scientists can’t safeguard every species and how funding decisions are made. To make a tangible impact, students voted on a species to focus their efforts on and raised money, which was donated to the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

In the spring, we plan to build bat houses and strategically place them around the school. It’s been an enriching journey, and the financial support that allowed us to visit the zoo played a crucial role in deepening our understanding of the challenges to Biological Diversity.

This Conservation Project was made possible by
DOUG WARREN.

ST. NICHOLAS | GRADE 8 & 9

Conservation Initiative: Waste Reduction

This year our Science Academy students will continue our waste reduction initiative by using our school morning broadcast to give suggestions and ideas for waste reduction. The students made announcement slides for Waste Reduction Week in October. We made beeswax wraps to replace plastic wrap and non-reusable wrap. In November, we are visiting the Reuse Centre to learn more about reusables and how we can consume less, especially when it comes to plastic materials.

Thanks for the subsidy, we had a great program at the zoo in September!

This Conservation Project was made possible by
DOUG WARREN.