Rainbow Schools Go Blue for World Water Day on March 22nd

Rainbow District School Board is inviting students and staff to Go Blue for International World Water Day on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

The Go Blue challenge has three components: to drink only water for the day, to research the importance of protecting our water supply, and to find ways to conserve water at home. Students will also take part in a variety of activities designed to explore water consumption habits.

This Go Green initiative is part of the Environmental Committee’s ongoing efforts to encourage sustainable practices and increase awareness about water usage.

“Water is the single most important resource needed for humans, plants and animals to survive,” says Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “Aside from drinking it, we use it for many daily activities without thinking about the environmental impacts.”

He adds: “It is important to help students understand the positive and negative effects that human actions can have on such a valuable natural resource.”

Environmental benefits of water conservation include saving money and energy to pump, heat and treat water, protecting water resources, minimizing water pollution and maintaining the health of aquatic environments.

Rainbow District School Board’s Environmental Committee is issuing monthly challenges to staff and students throughout the school year.

In January, staff and students were invited to compost organic waste for a day.

In February, schools turned down the heat on Sweater Day.

What will next month’s challenge be?

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.