Biodiversity Centre- Progress report 28th August 2012
28.08.2012
It was cold and wet but the site visit today was rewarding. The drains cum steps to the biodiversity centre was ready making the climb to the biodiversity and the descend much easier. Gone are the days when we had to choose between using the presidential gait ( short rhythmic steps, body leaning forwards), treasurer’s gait ( sliding, arms flailing, bottom shuffling), secretarial’s gait ( with walking stick)and workman’s gait ( running down in flip-flops without a care in the world).
The rainwater catchment system was up and running with water flow to the toilets much improved as the water pressure had increased.
The counter-top for the kitchenette too was done but looked a wee bit too luxurious for ‘ roughing it out ‘ in the wilds.
We were also delighted to see that the cloud panels ( trial run)set up by the president was holding in spite of the strong winds and collecting water from the clouds. What remains to be done is the piping and filtration system from these panels to the Nissen Huts. Wouldn’t it be thrilling to be actually drinking ‘ cloud water’(flavoured with leaves and insects!)
Starbucks Awards Grant To Reach for Project on Composting in Schools July 2012
We are pleased to announce that we have received a grant for the composting of Solid Kitchen Waste in schools from Starbucks. This project will involve over 20 schools in Cameron Highlands and will commence shortly.
Students will be taught on how to make enzymes and carry out composting of solid kitchen waste in their own schools. There will be talks and hands- on demonstration. The compost will be used as fertilizers in their respective school gardens. There will also be visits to local organic farms. At the end of this project, prizes will be awarded to schools with the best results in composting. Reach will continue to encourage schools to do composting of solid kitchen waste even after the project is over because of its economical and environmental benefits. Reach would like to thank Starbucks for their support and generousity.
Re-Act School Visits
RE-ACT Troopers
Having raised environmental awareness among students of the 16 schools who have agreed to participate, REACH would like to see concrete results of this awareness–as such, we will upload and monitor the amount of material each school is able to collect for recycling (this will be measured in terms of the quantity and amount of money each school is able to earn from the recycling of Plastic, Paper and Aluminium respectively).
- SMK Sultan Ahmad Shah Teacher(s)-in-charge: Cik Balqis Students Involved : Form 1-5
