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The Schools Environment Programme Programme Content SEP requires each school to carry out activities in four main areas. These are:
Under the managing garbage category, schools conduct garbage audits, implement litter warden patrols, undertake garbage reduction, reuse and recycling projects, establish compost heaps, and implement litter-less lunch programmes. 68% of SEP schools report marked improvement in waste handling, improved knowledge among students about the hazards of waste and more pleasant school environments. Greening Under the Greening section, schools establish tree nurseries, do tree planting either on school grounds or in nearby communities, label trees at school, plant organic gardens, conduct research on organic farming vs. conventional farming methods, make home-made insect sprays, and design nature walks and nature sanctuaries. 87% of SEP schools have successful greening projects. Environment Club Under the Environment Club section of SEP, schools must start or strengthen an environmental club. This is intended to promote sustainability of the programme, as vibrant environment clubs provide an on-going focus for activities. Environment clubs must provide evidence of regular meetings, election of officers and projects carried out. Members of school environment clubs typically make posters on environmental issues, address school assemblies or PTA meetings, conduct advocacy campaigns, work in the garden, do clean-ups, adopt nearby basic schools or become litter wardens. SEP also encourages the use of existing school clubs to undertake environmental activities. Many schools use their Science Club or the 4H club. 85% of SEP schools have environment clubs. Environmental Research Schools also do an Environmental Research project. Typically, schools do research on issues such as energy, deforestation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, climate change, protection of the ozone layer, loss of biological diversity, and endangered species in Jamaica. Schools build models to demonstrate their work. 59% of SEP schools have done a research project. Also see SEP Methodology < Back |
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