San Mariano Elementary School helps mitigate the harmful effects of climate change by integrating environmental education in curriculum through proper segregation and reduction of waste. Every classroom has three trash bins labeled with biodegradable, non-biodegradable and recyclable to segregate the wastes properly. The school has a recovery room where all materials that can be recycled or sold are stored.

 

Monthly planting of trees is being done by teachers and pupils in response to PNOY 1 Billion Trees. Grade IV to VI pupils are obliged to maintain vegetable garden using organic fertilizer in Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan subject.

 

Energy consumption is reduced by turning off lights and appliances when not in used. A "3:00 o'clock electricity conservation habit" is practiced by shutting off power for one hour. All pupils are advised to use pencil to save paper.

 

Distribution of water in every classroom is scheduled every 8:00 o'clock to 12 noon in order to conserve water. Pupils are encouraged to walk or use bicycle when travelling short distances.

 

To support this policy, littering of garbage inside and outside the school is prohibited. Writing on walls of school building is not allowed and maintaining the cleanliness of surrounding is also monitored.

Smart Schools Program

The Smart Schools Website is the online component of the Smart Schools Program (SSP), a community service initiative of Smart Communications Inc. that promotes Information and Communications Technology in basic education. The SSP Website provides educators and students access to online materials ranging from curricula, lesson plans and other e-learning resources.

 

Environment Laws and Educational Materials

The DENR-EMB Electronic Information Resource e-library provides information on environment laws and policies. You may also visit the Environmental Education and Information Division (EEID) website educational materials for air, water, solid waste, and pollution management.

 

 

 

Want to be Featured?

Submit your Green Schools initiative at the Secretariat at the Environmental Education and Information Division, EMB-DENR, 2nd Floor, HRD Bldg., DENR Compound, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City, Telefax nos. 928-46-74 or 920-22-51 or via email at ecofriendlyschools@gmail.com.