A group of grade 8 students led by grade 12 students will select an area of Al Khor Beach to clean up. The objective of a beach clean-up activity for sustainability is to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of marine debris on coastal ecosystems, marine life, and human health. This activity aims to promote a clean and healthy coastal environment while raising awareness about the importance of responsible waste management and ocean conservation.
Grade 3 students will be collecting empty plastic bottles and cans during the week of 5-9 November. Students will bring them in to school. At the end of the week, the collected items will be taken to the Al Meera nearby school to place into their recycling machine. The points/voucher received will be used to purchase something from AlMeera for Grade 3 students.
Social House will be running an 'Art competition and Talent show'.
Across kindergarten and primary grades, we will be celebrating sustainability week by planting, recycling/reusing plastic water bottles and paper, and having a morning of no technology or devices for an hour.
SUSTAINABILITY EXPO: SHAPING A GREENER FUTURE The final event for the week will be celebrated at the auditorium with a series of events such as display of eco-friendly swags created by our students and models along with the best performances of the competitions held followed by the Award Ceremony.
CRAFTING A GREENER TOMORROW Green Festival, Students will decorate their classroom's soft boards on any of the following themes:
1. How does our current resource consumption and waste generation affect the planet's ecosystems and natural resources?
2. Are we addressing the needs and concerns of future generations in our sustainability efforts?
GREEN HORIZONS Sustainability revolution: Interactive Workshop Dr Jibin’s Workshop will be conducted for the students of y11, 12 &13.
Day 2- MEATLESS MONDAY Vegan Food
- Students and teachers bring vegan food indicating the farm to table practice.
- Sustainable Catering Challenge along with Parental Community. A cooking competition will be hosted where students prepare dishes using locally sourced (Qatar Made), sustainable ingredients. Judges can evaluate taste, creativity, and environmental impact.
Day 1 - ECO-CHAMPION CHALLENGE INTER & INTRA SCHOOL COMPETITIONS
- Environmental Trivia Quiz: Questions related to sustainable goals and implementations.
- Trash to Treasure: Students from different campuses will transform old/discarded items into unique work of art like notepads, eco bags, Paper Art, Accessories and creating wax crayons Together for a sustainable tomorrow.
SUSTAINABILITY WEEK ‘SUSTAINNOVATION’ at The next Generation School will be celebrated under the theme ‘From Actions to ideas’ with a series of events and Inter & Intra school competitions judged by our panel of teachers as per the following schedule.