PAY IT FORWARD INITIATIVES 2022/23

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…

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The grade one classes at École Bishop Savaryn School were very lucky to be a part of the Pay It Forward For the Planet Program! Our classes, along with the grade 6…

Students did research projects on the garbage that is found in the ocean. They looked into where the garbage comes from, how it affects the life in the ocean, and what is being done to clean up the trash.

Students were asked to consider last year’s garbage audit. What did they see a lot of? Most students exclaimed that they had seen too much plastic. Our school’s Eco Club brainstormed ways that we…

As a school, we have noticed many families driving to school rather than walking or biking. We discussed air pollution and how it affects our communities locally and globally.

Students at St. Richard Grade 2 learned from a video that unwashed, dirty items in recycling bins often get thrown in the trash. Deciding they wanted everything they put in the recycling bins…

Our students learned about the importance of biodiversity. While participating in their community garbage cleanup, the students were asked to look for diversity in the plant life throughout the community.

As a school, we have been focused on planting in various ways. In our school community, we see food scarcity, and it is important we show kids how easy it is to grow their food.

All St. Richard students do an annual community day cleanup every spring. On Earth Day, we show that we are caretakers of this land and that we have pride in our community.

EcoClub created a presentation for all students about the importance of trees. They also explained to students that trees are required in the paper-making process.

After seeing the Eco Club’s impact in reducing single-use plastics, we wanted to do more to decrease the garbage our school produces daily. With some observations and research, the students…

Outdoor Education students from kisewatisiwin School would like to thank those responsible for helping fund our Valley Zoo field trip. With this bursary, students were able to expand on…

The excitement was palpable in Room 135 as students examined the map of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, and learned what animals they would be seeing the next day on their field trip.

Sustainable fishing is a critical issue that demands our attention as we strive to preserve our oceans and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on fishing for their survival.

Grade 1 A and B picked up litter around their school on a community walk field trip. The Grade 1 students talked about animal habitats, and what they learned about animals at the zoo.

At St. Kateri, we are very fortunate to be able to provide our students with three healthy snacks per week to help ensure they get proper nutrition in order to learn to the best of their ability.

The Satoo School Room 8 Students wanted to share their love of bats and find ways to increase awareness about the importance of bats in our environment. They made posters, designed…

The Satoo School Room 7 Students, led a bat conservation project by fundraising money through a bottle drive. They researched and purchased a four chamber bat box and…