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E.C.H.O. Education Creating High School Opportunities. Who are we?. Network of secondary students from various high schools in the Vancouver district Act as representatives for all schools, including elementary schools Approximately 30 students Youth-driven and first of its kind
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E.C.H.O. Education Creating High School Opportunities
Who are we? • Network of secondary students from various high schools in the Vancouver district • Act as representatives for all schools, including elementary schools • Approximately 30 students • Youth-driven and first of its kind • Supported by the VSB, including Kevin Millsip, Sustainability Coordinator
What do we do? • Meet together weekly at the VSB • Plan big Earth Day event, discuss district-wide goals on sustainability, and work on green initiatives • Invite other schools, organizations or groups to collaborate
Goals - Education 1.) Education • raise awareness through presentations at elementary schools • encourage and work with elementary students to get involved and start their own green projects
Goals - Sustainability 2.) Sustainability • work on district-wide programs and policies, which include uniform recycling and composting systems • connect with community and local organizations for resources
Goals - Networking 3.) Networking • continue to network and connect with other schools within the district • work together for a common goal • hope to expand to other school districts (Burnaby, Surrey)
Plans so far… • An Earth Week for all secondary and elementary schools to participate in • 3rd week of April • 19th – 23rd • Each day of the week will be associated with a theme (Monday: Energy, Tuesday: Awareness etc.)
Earth Week -encourage classes to turn off lights for an hour Monday - Energy -raise awareness through videos and other presentations Tuesday - Awareness -educate students on reducing, reusing, recycling, and rethinking; hold a “recyclable” fashion show Wednesday – 4Rs Thursday - Transportation -encourage students to take alternate transportation (bus, biking) Friday – Hope, Home -taking back your goals back home; Hope Banner to
Earth Day • The bringing together of people focusing on the youth of Vancouver including elementary, secondary, and university students • Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 • Plan to hold a parade on the Cambie Street bridge • Parade down to Science World for a big, festive Earth Day event • Bring awareness and spread the concept of sustainability and the importance of living in a healthier, greener city
Message Our coalition of youth strives to show people that we want to grow up to live in a green, safe, and healthy city. We do care for our future, we do want to build a great generation, and it’s time for ACTION. -The ECHO Team