Young environmental champions celebrate World Environment Day in Springbok
Dr Izak van Niekerk Primary School in Springbok celebrated World Environment Day with great enthusiasm, creativity, and learner participation. The school is part of the eWASA SA Waste Management and Education Project, which supports learners and educators to strengthen waste awareness, recycling practices, and environmental action within their school community.
As part of the programme, learners welcomed a guest speaker from Livestone Recycling, who shared valuable insights on recycling initiatives and the importance of sustainable waste management. The session helped learners understand how everyday waste can be reduced, reused, and recycled to protect the environment.
Creativity on Display
The celebration was filled with creative learner contributions. Learners showcased home-made posters, read environmental poems they had written, and presented musical instruments made from recyclable materials. These activities showed how waste education can be fun, practical, and inspiring.
Recognising Eco-Club Efforts
To acknowledge their dedication, certificates of appreciation were awarded to members of the school’s Eco-Club. The certificates recognised their creativity, commitment, and continued involvement in environmental initiatives at the school.
The day highlighted Dr Izak van Niekerk Primary School’s commitment to developing environmental awareness and encouraging learners to take action. Through the support of the eWASA SA Waste Management and Education Project, the school continues to inspire young environmental champions to build a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
Youth Day in Action: Concordia Primary Learners Lead for a Greener Community
In commemoration of Youth Day, learners at Concordia Primary School in the Northern Cape took part in a range of meaningful environmental activities that encouraged practical learning, teamwork, and community service.
The school is part of the eWASA SA Waste Management and Education Project, which supports schools in strengthening waste management practices, environmental awareness, recycling, and learner-led action.
As part of the Youth Day activities, learners planted vegetables on the community sports grounds, contributing to the local food garden. This gave learners hands-on experience in sustainable gardening while supporting community-based food security.
Through this activity, learners were able to see how small actions, such as planting and caring for vegetables, can contribute to healthier communities and more sustainable living.
Eco-Club Leading the Way
The school’s Eco-Club played an active role in coordinating several activities, including a clean-up campaign, a waste-sorting activity, and the rehabilitation of the school’s food garden.
Learners collected and separated waste, reinforcing the importance of responsible waste management and recycling. The school food garden was also cleaned and restored, creating a better space for future planting and environmental learning.
Building a Cleaner, Greener School Community
These initiatives helped strengthen environmental awareness, build practical skills, and improve the overall school environment. They also demonstrated the important role young people can play in caring for their schools and communities.
Through the support of the eWASA SA Waste Management and Education Project, Concordia Primary School continues to inspire learners to become active environmental citizens who contribute to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.