June 07, 2016

Have I Got News For You!

At Jackman, the eco team has worked hard to engage teachers, students, parents and the community with our eco ideas and activities.   It's a lot of work, but well worth it.   We're making a difference...  there's no doubt about it.  

When the Eco School Auditor came to Jackman last month, he was certainly impressed with all of our eco efforts.   We've accomplished A LOT!   In the end, he gave us a report... and you know what that means...

Jackman is a PLATINUM Eco School once again!  Woo hoo!!!  

Our Score was 92 out of 100!  That's like getting an A+ on a math test.  Feels great, doesn't it?  

Here's the breakdown...
Leadership & Teamwork    14/15
Energy Conservation     20/22
Waste Minimization    13/14
Outdoor School Grounds    14/14 (a perfect score!)
Eco Learning in the Classroom   17/20
Working with the Community    14/15
The Auditor noted these Strengths:
  • Engaging the school with large eco projects
  • Looking at eco problems and creating eco team projects to target solutions
  • Involving parents and community with our eco ideas
Some Recommendations from our Eco School Auditor:
  •    Expand the Green Bin program to include paper towels
  •    Hold Earth Hour once a month instead of once a year
  •    Engage students with action projects about eco issues
Jackman’s Next Steps:
  • Reduce paper consumption!!!
  • Lights out in common areas!
  • Keep recyclables out of the garbage!!!
  • Teachers working together to plan eco lessons
  • Take environmental learning outside
So, that's that.   Another successful eco school year.   You did it, Jackman!   Shall we do it again next year?