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2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools: Deadline on April 29

March 30, 2011

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced the deadline for submission of entries for schools that would like to participate in the 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools on April 29, 2011.

DENR Acting Secretary Ramon JP Paje urged schools to start submitting their eco-friendly programs to qualify.

“We hope more schools will participate and take part in heightening environmental awareness among our youth,” Paje said.

Launched last 2009, the competition generated positive responses from various schools and this paved the way for the next wave of the competition this year.

The nationwide contest dubbed, “National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools,” was organized to highlight achievement of schools that are committed in implementing various environmental programs. Open to all elementary, high school and tertiary school levels, the activity aims to encourage schools and academic institutions to become more actively involved in environmental issues at a practical and local level. It also aims to develop skills and understanding among students, faculty and school administrators to initiate active responses and increase community awareness and involvement on environmental concerns.

A total of 9 schools were declared as national champs for the 2009 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools. These are the following: (Elementary Category) First prize – Peñablanca East Central School, Aggugaddan-Malibabag, Peñablanca, Cagayan; Second prize – North Central Elementary School, Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City, Pangasinan; and Third prize – Badas Elementary School, Badas, Placer, Surigao del Norte.

For the high school category, the winners are: First place – La Castellana National High School, La Castellana, Negros Occidental; Second place – Camarines Sur National High School, Naga City, Camarines Sur; and Third place- Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School, Matina, Davao City.

For the college category, the winners are: First place – Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Second place – Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte; and Third place – Catanduanes State Colleges, Virac, Catanduanes.

The national search is a joint activity of the DENR through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Smart Communications.

Smart Communications joins the activity as part of its own environment advocacy for schools. “We are happy to partner with the DENR and other agencies for this nationwide search. This activity will encourage schools to promote environmental consciousness among the youth,” said Ramon Isberto, Smart Public Affairs Head.

Specifically, participating schools are required to fill up their on-line entry forms at the National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools website at http://www.sustainableschools.ph and also submit entries in three (3) hard copies. The deadline of submission of entries is on April 29, 2011.

School entries should revolve around the theme “Sustainable and Eco-friendly Initiatives.” Participating schools should include a brief description of the Project.

Entries will be rated according to the following:  Environment-related Aspects of the School’s Policy (20 pts); Environment-friendly School Operations and Presence of Environmental Programs (30 pts); Environment-related Features of the School Curriculum (30 pts); Presence of Vibrant Eco Organizations in Campus (10 pts); and Presence of Partners and Linkages in Environment Programs/Projects (10 pts). Only one entry per school will be accepted.

For the national level, prizes include, College, High School and Elementary: P50,000 – 1st Prize; P40,000 – 2nd Prize; P30,000 – 3rd Prize and plaques of recognition. For the regional level, a certificate of recognition and a prize of in cheque of P10,000 will be given to regional finalists for each category.

All winning entries for each of the three categories, together with selected entries will be displayed during the national awarding ceremonies in November 2011, coinciding with the National Environmental Awareness Month celebration.

For further details, please contact the Environmental Education and Information Division of the Environmental Management Bureau-DENR. Telefax: (02) 9284674. or Tel. No. 9202251  Website: www.emb.gov.ph or www.sustainableschools.ph

 

 

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