Our Eco-Schools theme for June was World Oceans Day, and the spotlight has been placed on three participating schools: Crawford International La Lucia, Crawford International Lonehill, and Elkanah House School in Cape Town.
Making waves for change: Crawford International College swimmers conquer World Ocean Day Challenge
On June 8th, the spirit of determination and environmental passion was alive and well as an inspiring group of swimmers from Crawford International College in La Lucia took to the sea for the World Ocean Day swim. Facing the open water with the confidence of true athletes, our well-trained and brave students proved that they are not just capable swimmers, but dedicated stewards of our planet.
Distance Highlights: The squad of swimmers pushed their limits across three distinct courses, showing immense grit from the shortest to the longest routes:
The 800m and 1-Mile courses: These incredible students showed phenomenal stamina and pacing, cutting through the water and showcasing the rewards of their hard training.
The 2-Mile Route: (3.2km): Leading by example, one of the teachers, Miss Norval, tackled the ultimate endurance test of the day, successfully conquering the gruelling 2-mile swim.
A True Community Effort
This wasn’t just a student achievement, it was a full community triumph. Joining the students in the water was a passionate staff member, Mrs. Gous, and her equally strong husband, who both braved the elements to swim alongside the team and offer incredible encouragement.
Beyond the physical achievement, every single stroke served a greater purpose. The team swam to raise vital funds for Breathe Conservation, an organisation dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution and protecting our marine ecosystems.
All funds raised contribute toward a Plastic-Free Future. Every wave conquered by this Crawford International College team helps support Breathe Conservation’s mission to educate global communities and eliminate plastic from our oceans.
Young learners from Crawford International College Lonehill showcase their recycled artwork
Grade one learners at Crawford International College in Lonehill, Gauteng, created watercolour paintings of sea creatures and made a collage using recycling and added to their artwork, which tied into the central theme of ‘Sharing the planet: Protecting our natural resources’.
Elkanah House Prep Schools launched a bottle top collection and recycling initiative
Children were encouraged to bring plastic bottle tops to school and place them in the collection bins provided. Classes focused on recycling, re using and correct waste disposal for the month.
Emphasis was placed on keeping our natural environment plastic free. The children were thrilled to see their contributions make a difference to the overall amount collected.
Teachers also came to collect coloured bottle tops to use in their lessons for example some used them as counters in their maths small groups, art projects and posters. The Blouberg Campus collected 66 Kg of plastic bottle tops which were packed and sent to our plastic recycling company. Each campus will continue to collect the bottle tops as an ongoing WESSA initiative.