Pictured above: Elephant Day Eco Art Murals at The Bridge School Morningside
This year marked an incredible journey for ADvTECH schools as they embraced the WESSA Eco-Schools Programme with energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for positive change. From recycling initiatives and food gardens to biodiversity projects, nature excursions, and environmental day celebrations, ADvTECH schools truly stepped up as environmental champions in 2025.
Pictured above: (top: left to right) E-waste project at Crawford International La Lucia; Beach clean-up uShaka Crawford International North Coast.
(bottom: left to right) Crawford North Coast & Pecanwood College Staff join forces in Pilanesberg for a weekend of eco-action; The recycling team at Crawford International.
Learners taking action, one project at a time
Learners of all ages played an active role throughout the year. They got their hands dirty by sorting waste, planting trees, testing water quality, and leading environmental awareness campaigns during school assemblies.
Eco-Committees formed at each school, worked tirelessly to keep projects moving, while teachers guided and inspired learners to think critically about the world around them. Classrooms were transformed through awareness art and posters, outdoor learning spaces were created with pride, and schools developed a stronger culture of conscious consumerism.
Innovation fueled by passion and teamwork
Several ADvTECH schools took their Eco-Schools efforts to the next level with creative and community-driven initiatives. These included:
- E-Waste recycling drives
- Upcycled art exhibitions
- “Trashion” fashion shows
- Composting systems
- Sustainability-themed school events that brought entire communities together
What truly stood out was the growing sense of teamwork, leadership, and excitement as learners realised that their individual and collective actions make a meaningful difference.
Pictured above: (Left) Learners planting trees at Maragon Olympus for Arbor Week; (right) Pinnacle College Kyalami started an earthworm farm for International Compost Week.
Pictured above: (top) Gaborone International School celebrating World Wildlife Day; (bottom left) World Bee Day at Trinityhouse Glenvista and Pinnacle College Raslouw (bottom right).
Celebrating a successful year and looking ahead
Together, ADvTECH schools have shown what it means to care for our planet. Their commitment, creativity, and hard work saw them thrive in the WESSA Eco-Schools Programme throughout 2025.
Here’s to even greener steps and bold new ideas as they continue their sustainability journey in 2026!