28th July 2015-Our first programme to raise environmental awareness in schools in Cameron Highlands started in SJK Tamil,Ringlet The program was conducted in English and around 25 students participated.
We started with showing a video on environmental degradation in Cameron Highlands. After reflecting on what they saw and a short discussion…we did a show and tell on transport toys which we had taken from the kids .. This was followed by a lively group discussion .. After this they did a work sheet based on what they had learnt .. Finally they made a collage based on nature .. On another Manila card they wrote out all the new environment related words they had learnt .. It was a great learning experience from the kids both from the point of improving their language proficiency and expressing their concerns about what is happening in Cameron highlands .
written by Datin Aseema
Editor’s Note: This programme is the brainchild of Datin Aseema Singhal and Puan Mazlira with the aims of creating environmental awareness as well as improving English language proficiency by bringing such programmes to the schools. The above activity was the 1st one held and was conducted by Datin Aseema and assisted by Puan Mazlira.In the coming week, a similar programme will be held at SMKSAS Tanah Rata on the 5th of August 2015 from 3pm to 4.30pm for 75 students. For those interested in volunteering please contact Datin Aseema at aseema54@yahoo.com