One World - An indication on the state of our environment (29)
Policy response: Schools covered by Ekoskola
How many schools are taking part in the EkoSkola environmental education programme?
The 2006/2007 scholastic year has registered yet another increase in schools taking part in the EkoSkola environmental programme.
A total of 54 schools are now involved, 11 more than in 2005/2006, which amounts to approximately 25 per cent of all schools, most of which provide primary education.
For the first time, in 2006/2007 one post-secondary school (Ġan Franġisk Abela Junior College) participated in the programme. During the 2006/2007 scholastic year, about 24,500 students were involved in the programme through their schools, 7,500 more than in the previous scholastic year.
During 2006/2007, Leli Camilleri Primary School A in Żurrieq was awarded the Green Flag, a prestigious internationally recognised and respected eco-label indicating high school performance, bringing the total of awarded schools to 3.
In addition, Francis Ebejer Primary School B in Zurrieq, St Bernardette Primary School B at San Ġwann, and Ġuże Delia Primary School C at Siġġiewi achieved Silver Award status. Eco-Schools is an international school programme for environmental management and certification, as well as and sustainable development education, which was launched in 1994.
This programme is coordinated in Malta by Nature Trust (Malta).
Source: Nature Trust (Malta)
Environmental tip:
Encourage your children's school to join a green school programme. If the school is already participating, take an interest in what they do and support their initiatives.