Athol Central Public School Learn about the Climate Crisis!

November 14, 2007

On Monday, November 12th, EarthCARE Coordinator Veronica Ford and the HPEDSB's Environmental and Energy Technologist, Darleen Wolters-Sword presented information regarding the Climate Crisis and how we can do our part to avert this crisis to a group of grade 4-8 students. By focusing on energy and water conservation and waste reduction, the students were told that even if we all do just a little, together it would add up to a much bigger change in our environment.

Principal, McDonnell said that Athol Central has an excellent EarthCARE team and that they have been very eager and interested in making a difference. The staff and students have shown a high level of commitment both to caring about the environment within the school as well as the broader community in the past two years. Linking EarthCARE activities to HAL (Healthy Active Living) has continued to be strong emphasis for the school.

This year the staff and students of Athol Central, under the direction of Mrs. A. Loney are investigating composting and hope to make an even bigger difference with this new focus. The staff and students at South Marysburgh Central will continue their strong focus on recycling by continuing to encourage the "Pack it in/Pack it out" lunch.

Wow, Athol and South Marysburgh! You are certainly making a difference!