Beyond Recycling is back in Mrs. Hendry’s class for the year. The program started off by taking a trip through time to see how our waste production has changed over time – both what waste we create, and how much. We went as far back as the cave people who, while they created waste, basically … Continued
The grade 4/5/6 class made many discoveries on their field trip to the New Denver recycling center and the transfer station in Rosebury. Nicole Ward, RDCK Environmental Coordinator answered the students’ questions about what happens after we drop off our garbage and recycling at the facilities, and how waste is treated at the landfill. Students … Continued
It’s always sad to end the year of Beyond Recycling and say goodbye to the relationships we’be built over the year. This year we celebrated with the Real Food Potluck where students brought in REAL food to share with the class. Food brought in was either locally grown, made with little processing or healthy. There … Continued
The students at Mc Kim school in Kimberley really got involved with the "Trash to Treasure" lesson. They collected all their items over the March break and were ready to build some amazing creation upon their return to school. Some students, even spent time over the break with parents, working together to build some great … Continued
The grade 5 students in Ms Stewart and Mrs Mitchell’s grade 5 class had an "eye opening" opportunity to see where all our waste and recycled materials goes to in the East Kootenays. The students had the chance to visit Kimberley’s transfer station and see the first recycling/re use are established in the Kootenays. They … Continued
Natural ingredients, a little mess, and personal Eco-labels were the focus for both Gr. 6 classes at Robson Community School and Twin Rivers Elementary School. In our belated celebration of Earth Day, each student made a natural household all purpose cleaner to take home and use. Students learned how certain natural ingredients such as vinegar, … Continued
JV Humphries students planted 2 garden beds today. Students prepared the soil and seeded a variety of lettuce, greens, spinach and radishes in the beds. This is the 4th year these beds have been used at JVH, and we plan to add 1 or 2 more beds next spring. Students enjoy checking on their seed’s … Continued
The EcoChallenge is an activity that involves the whole family in researching what waste, energy, water and stuff is used in a home and then taking action to reduce it. Some parents really enjoyed the activities. "The boys have brought awareness to our home so that we can all be more environmentally friendly. I’ve never … Continued
Grade 4/5 students in Mr. Schnare’s class hosted a ‘Trash to Treasure’ exhibit on April 17th that demonstrated innovation, creativity and inspiration. The Rosemont students, as well as their counterparts in Grade 4/5 in Mrs. Schmidt’s class at Redfish Elementary School had a great time sharing their trash creations and voting for ‘peoples’ choice’ awards. … Continued
Ms Hunter’s class got to get out to the Ootischenia landfill today, with Stan in full action, setting up a course of sofa, chair, and chair to get fully flattened by his compactor. It was quite a show. They also got to visit the Brilliant Recycling Centre, and see just how many blue bags full … Continued
