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School Name
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De la Salle Holy Cross College
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Rationale / Mission
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We envision our school to be a community of environmentally aware people who are responsible in their interaction with the world.
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Vision
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We want to be a sustainable school because we are cognisant that we have influence over the next generations, who will be the earth's caretakers.
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Initiatives
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Our school's current initiatives are:
– Recycling bins separating paper from other waste in each classroom in preparation for school-wide paper recycling;
– Environmental awareness concepts integrated into the curriculum;
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Existing School Focus Areas
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- Biodiversity Network
- Community & Social Responsibility
- Production, Consumption & Waste
- Energy & Climate Action
- Water & Sanitation
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Establish An Adult Action Team & A Learner Action Team / Eco-club
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- We have an Adult Action team
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Action Team Member List
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| Name of staff/parent/community member |
Grade/role/task assigned |
| Kathy Wundram |
Coordination of parent/teacher-led environmental initiatives |
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Year One Focus Area
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Focus Area Details
Community & Social Responsibility
Target 1
Effective recycling of paper across the College.
Target 1: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Separation of paper from other waste |
Audit of classroom and office bins |
Classrooms and offices |
Management discussion and presentation |
Google form for all areas to complete |
Environment committee |
October 2023 |
| Purchase of bins |
Ordering and purchase |
Finance/administration |
Quotes, permission and order |
Finance/maintenance budget |
Maintenance dept |
November 2023 |
| Training of students, staff and estate staff |
Set up assembly and staff meeting training input |
Environment committee |
Set up training and present |
Presentation |
Environment committee |
November 2023 |
| Installation of Ronnie Bin |
Contact and order with Ronnie Bins supplier |
Next to generator? |
Order and arrangement |
Ronnie Bin |
Maintenance dept |
January 2024 |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| MPACT |
Business |
Target 2 (Optional)
Increase environmental awareness across the learner community
Target 2: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Awareness day activities |
Define awareness days |
Assemblies and class sessions |
Develop and access educational material |
Time and educational material |
Environmental committee |
October 2023 |
| World Volunteer day |
Participate in clean-up projects |
Delta Park and Let’s Work areas |
Contact organisers |
Transport, gloves, security and staff |
Kathy Wundram |
5 December 23 |
| Camp outings for Grade 5 and 6 |
Organise and attend camp |
Camp Konka |
Host grades on Camp |
Camp venue, Transport |
Grade coordinators |
Febraury 2023 |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| Rand Water |
Organisation |
| Parents |
Community |
| Lets Work |
NGO |
| Delta Park |
Local community education team |
| Camp venues – eg. Camp Konka |
Environmental education business |
Target 3 (Optional)
Regular e-waste collections
Target 3: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Set up regular e-waste collections |
Contact e-waste company |
High School collection point |
Book date; advertise on school app, coordinate collection |
Security; groundmen to pack/store donations |
Estate Management |
Ongoing, termly |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| Computer Scrap Recycling |
School |
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Year Two Focus Area
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Focus Area Details
Production, Consumption & Waste
Target 1
Carry over paper recycling project
Target 1: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Goals and actions as per Year 1 |
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July 2024 |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| MPACT |
Recycling business |
Target 2 (Optional)
Continue with termly e-waste collections
Target 2: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Regular e-waste collections |
Organise termly collections |
High School entrance drop-off |
Advertise on school app, book collection, liaise with estate management |
Collection truck and storage space |
Environmental coordinator |
Termly – ongoing |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| Computer scrap recycling |
Recycling business |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
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School |
Focus Area Details
Energy & Climate Action
Target 1
Implement solar energy generation project
Target 1: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Fundraising |
One College Raffle |
Throughout school, per grade |
Raffle organisation and implementation |
Prizes, organisation staffing, raffle sheets for all |
Fundraising committee |
September 2023 |
| Start implementation and installation |
Consultant analysis of needs and logistics |
As determined by consultations As determined by consultants |
Start installation of solar power |
Finances |
Board of Directors |
End 2024 |
Focus Area Details
Community & Social Responsibility
Target 1
Continue with curricular development and community awareness
Target 1: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Grade 5 and 6 Camps |
Organise camps |
Camp Konka and others |
Attend camp and |
Transport, facilitators |
Grade co-ordinators |
March 2024 |
| Mark awareness days |
Identify days and dates |
Depending on day |
Diarise, organise, implement each day |
Transport/material/speakers |
Environment coordinator |
Year-end 2024 |
| Curricular activity |
Implement curricular components into all subjects |
Classrooms |
Design, teach, record |
Teaching Material |
Teachers, all grades |
Ongoing |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| Speakers |
Educational resource |
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Year Three Focus Area
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Focus Area Details
Community & Social Responsibility
Target 1
Consolidate community awareness projects in curriculum
Target 1: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Environment action days |
Select days |
School premises |
Plan each day |
Guest speakers/documentaries/activities |
Environmental coordinator |
Year-end 2025 |
| Establish environmental committee |
Request action from parents |
School premises |
Regular meetings and organisation |
Meeting room |
Environmental coordinator |
January 2025 |
| Establish environmental club for students |
Find slot and coordinator |
School premises |
SEt up day, activities, logistics, partners |
Activities, meeting room, speakers |
Environmental team |
January 2025 |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| Nature Connect |
NGO |
| Delta Park |
Local environment |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
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School |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
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School |
Focus Area Details
Energy & Climate Action
Target 1
Continue with solar energy project
Target 1: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| Solar project continuation |
As per school Board of Directors |
As planned by Board |
As planned by Board |
Finances, logistics |
Board of Directors |
December 2025 |
Focus Area Details
Production, Consumption & Waste
Target 1
Continuation and consolidation of recycling system – e-waste, paper and waste
Target 1: Goals
| Goal Identified |
Action Identified |
Location/Area within School |
Implementation steps |
Resources needed |
Who is responsible? |
Deadline |
| E-waste collections continued |
Termly e-waste collection |
Storeroom, High School |
Book date, advertise collection, book truck |
Advert, storeroom space, staff to move waste collected |
Environmental coordinator |
Ongoing |
| Paper recycling system management |
Manage system with provider and school estate management |
Every office and classroom and paper receptacle |
Check monthly collections and supervise daily filling from classrooms, check separation |
Staff, management and provided receptacle |
Estate Management |
Ongoing |
Potential Partners
| Name of partner |
Type of Partner |
| MPACT |
Recycling company |
| Computer Recycling |
Recycling company |
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