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Who are we? • Network of secondary
students from various high schools in the Vancouver district
• Act as representatives for all schools, including elementary schools
• Approximately 30 students
• Youth-driven and first of its kind
• Supported by the VSB, including Kevin Millsip, Sustainability Coordinator
What do we do? •Meet together weekly at
the VSB• Plan big Earth Day event,
discuss district-wide goals on sustainability, and work on green initiatives
• Invite other schools, organizations or groups to collaborate
Goals - Education1.) Education • raise awareness through
presentations at elementary schools
•encourage and work with elementary students to get involved and start their own green projects
Goals - Sustainability2.) Sustainability•work on district-wide
programs and policies, which include uniform recycling and composting systems
• connect with community and local organizations for resources
Goals - Networking3.) Networking• continue to network
and connect with other schools within the district
•work together for a common goal
•hope to expand to other school districts (Burnaby, Surrey)
Plans so far…• An Earth Week for all
secondary and elementary schools to participate in
• 3rd week of April 19th – 23rd
• Each day of the week will be associated with a theme (Monday: Energy, Tuesday: Awareness etc.)
Earth Week Monday - Energy
Tuesday - Awareness
Wednesday – 4Rs
Thursday - Transportation
Friday – Hope, Home
-encourage classes to turn off lights for an hour
-raise awareness through videos and other presentations
-educate students on reducing, reusing, recycling, and rethinking; hold a “recyclable” fashion show
-encourage students to take alternate transportation (bus, biking)
-taking back your goals back home; Hope Banner to
Earth Day • Thursday, April 22nd, 2010• Plan to hold a parade on
the Cambie Street bridge • Parade down to Science
World for a big, festive Earth Day event
• Bring awareness and spread the concept of sustainability and the importance of living in a healthier, greener city
• The bringing together of people focusing on the youth of Vancouver including elementary, secondary, and university students