Rainbow Schools host Sweater Day on February 10th

Rainbow District School Board is turning down the heat and inviting all students and staff to wear a sweater on Friday, February 10, 2017.

“Sweater Day is intended to raise awareness about renewable energy and change behaviour around energy consumption,” says Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “It’s a fun way for everyone to get involved in the conversation about climate change.”

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

“We want students to make the connection between their thermostat, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change,” says Director Blaseg. “We also want students to recognize that fashion has a footprint and that recycling clothes helps to reduce that footprint.”

The Environmental Committee has been issuing monthly challenges to staff and students in Rainbow Schools since the start of the school year.

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