Pictured above: Crawford International Pretoria leaners helped to complete the garden, created Earth Day drawings and engaged in the Buddy Reading activity as part of the Earth Day Outdoor Spaces Campus Drive
Four ADvTECH schools marked Earth Day 2026 through a range of hands-on environmental activities designed to encourage sustainability, reflection and environmental responsibility among learners of all ages. Across the schools, learners participated in recycling initiatives, gardening activities, environmental discussions, creative projects and energy-saving actions that reinforced the importance of caring for the planet.
Hands-on sustainability in action
At Crawford International Pretoria, the entire campus participated in a collaborative Earth Day initiative focused on environmental responsibility and sustainability. College students cultivated and distributed plant seedlings to classrooms, while learners from Grade 0000 to Grade 7 took part in activities across the campus. A standout moment included a partnership with Pretoria Primary School, where learners helped revitalise the community school garden as an outdoor learning space. The school community also participated in energy-saving efforts by switching off lights, plugs and air conditioners to reduce their environmental impact.
Pictured above: Crawford International Lonehill learners helped create Earth Day bottle cap eco-art
Crawford International Lonehill Pre-Primary celebrated Earth Day through a bottle top recycling initiative led by the school’s WESSA Champions. Learners collected blue, green and white bottle tops from home, contributing approximately 250–300 bottle tops towards the creation of an Earth mosaic symbolising their commitment to protecting the planet. The initiative encouraged teamwork, environmental awareness and responsible citizenship among learners.
Encouraging reflection and environmental stewardship
Pictured above: Miss Earth visited Crawford Bedfordview for Earth Day; learners made their own Earth Day pledge and creative art pieces
At Crawford International Bedfordview, Earth Day celebrations included learners dressing in Earth-themed civvies and participating in assemblies, classroom activities and environmental reflection exercises. Grade 4–7 learners attended a special assembly led by Miss Earth, Jenique Botha, and Ella Bella, who encouraged learners to think critically about environmental challenges and sustainable solutions. Reflective Earth Day speech bubbles placed on mirrors and windows across the campus prompted learners to consider their personal role in creating positive environmental change.
Pictured above: Learners at Crawford Sandton participating in an Earth Day salt painting experiment; creating Earth Day arts & crafts and engaging in planting activities)
Meanwhile, at Crawford Sandton Pre-Primary, Earth Day was celebrated through classroom-based, inquiry-led activities tailored for young learners. Children participated in planting activities, recyclable sorting exercises, storytelling sessions and creative projects using recycled paper. Learners also created seed bombs from recycled materials and explored ways their everyday actions can positively impact the environment.
Across all four schools, Earth Day served as an opportunity to nurture environmental awareness, responsibility and action among learners. Through practical experiences, creative expression and meaningful conversations, learners were encouraged to see themselves as active contributors towards a more sustainable future.