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School Name
  Bergvliet Primary School
Rationale / Mission
  Our objective is to develop a love and respect for our environment. To educate others within our school and broader community about protecting our environment. This we will do by developing hands on activities activities.
Vision
  We envision our school looking like an eco friendly institution where no bins are needed because everything is recycled. Where the use of JoJo tank water is an alternative to using tap water that is not for drinking purposes.
Embedding Sustainability
 

  • Yes

Upload Policy
 

Please tell us what activities/environmental initiatives your school is currently implementing.
  We have a small environmental extra mural club that started in 2019. The learners fluctuate as its membership on a termly basis. We currently have 30 learners from grade 4 to 7.
Select / tick the Focus Areas your school is currently working on.
 

  • Marine & Coast

Establish An Adult Action Team & A Learner Action Team / Eco-club
 

  • We have an Adult Action team

Action Team Member List
 

Name of staff/parent/community member Grade/role/task assigned
Brenda van Niekerk; Ruth Schonegevel Extra mural club coordinators

Focus Area
 

Focus Area
Focus Area Details
Community & Social Responsibility
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Target 1: Goals
Planned Action/Activities: e.g. Plant biodiversity garden What is your goal/target for this action: e.g. add another Indigenous bed and maintain the previous; increase the percentage of locally Indigenous plants by 30% Who is responsible? E.g. Grade 4 – 7’s Possible lesson/s and or Environmental Celebrations to support the actions/activities & for which grade e.g. Gd 4 – 7 NS T1 – focus on Biodiversity/ecosystems.
Visit an old age home and provide a gift for the elderly. Get learners to make cards for their own grand parents telling them about their visit. Learners grades 4 to 7 1. Visits and Companionship Spend time visiting elderly people in retirement homes or in the neighborhood. Listen to their stories, play board games, or read to them. 2. Letters and Cards Write letters, make greeting cards, or create artwork to brighten their day, especially on holidays or special occasions. 3. Helping with Small Tasks Offer to help with light chores like gardening, tidying up, or carrying groceries (with adult supervision). Help with technology, like teaching them to use phones or tablets. 4. Organizing Community Projects Plan charity drives to collect food, blankets, or other items they might need. Host talent shows, music performances, or art exhibitions for the elderly to enjoy. 5. Learning from the Elderly Invite them to share their skills or stories with the school (cooking, knitting, history talks, etc.). Respect and learn about their experiences and culture. 6. Showing Kindness and Respect Always greet elderly neighbors with a smile. Offer help when you see an elderly person who might need it, like opening doors or picking up dropped items.
Potential Partners
Name of partner Type of Partner
Little Purple Magazine, The Langa Family Publishing School
Focus Area Details
Community & Social Responsibility
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Target 1: Goals
Planned Action/Activities: e.g. Plant biodiversity garden What is your goal/target for this action: e.g. add another Indigenous bed and maintain the previous; increase the percentage of locally Indigenous plants by 30% Who is responsible? E.g. Grade 4 – 7’s Possible lesson/s and or Environmental Celebrations to support the actions/activities & for which grade e.g. Gd 4 – 7 NS T1 – focus on Biodiversity/ecosystems.
Visit from SPCA Educate learners on protecting animals, care and advocate for them. Eco club Visit from SPCA
Potential Partners
Name of partner Type of Partner
School

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