Eco
The Eco efforts at Sheridan are lead by the Eco Monitors. Meetings are held every second Thursday at first nutrition break. Ideas for improving the eco-friendliness of the school are discussed.
For 2011-12 the team is:
- Mrs. Doyle, Teacher
- Mr. Fereira, Custodian
- Mrs. Rowe, School Council, Community Representative
- Class Representatives
Current Eco Initiatives:
- Green Carts - composting food waste from lunch and snacks
- Blue Bins - recycling
- Good On One Side - reusing paper for notes, rough drafts
- Turning Off - turning out lights when not in use, turning off computer monitors when finished
- Water Conservation - being mindful of water consumption, using rainbarrel for plant watering
- Trashless Tuesday - packing garbage-free lunches on Tuesday, using reusable containers (Sheridan School Council purchased stainless steel water bottles to support this initiative)
- Walk-to-School-Wednesday - reducing pollution by walking rather than being driven to school; also encourages fitness
- Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers to support local wildlife and natural habitat
Many of these programs are only possible through fundraising or grants, plus the man-power of volunteers. Help is always appreciated, especially in the hot summer months!
Here are some great resources for students and their families:
Evergreen.ca - research plants for specific growing conditions; find school-friendly species
Hinterland's Who's Who - in-depth descriptions of Canadian wildlife
Nature Canada - protect and conserve wildlife and habitats in Canada
Bird Studies Canada -committed to advancing the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Canada's wild birds and their habitats
Royal Botanical Gardens - local gardens offering educational links for students
Canadian Gardening - free online resources from the magazine
Green Living - endangered species in Canada