The Lorax Project

In honour of Earth month and as part of our Eco-Schools initiative, we are starting a new project at St. James called the Lorax Project.  Each class will be given a pledge form form to sign that states our commitment to the environment.  Students will also be given a pledge card to write their very own pledge of what they will do to help the environment.  We will then create a special display in the Learning Commons that truly shows how our school exemplifies stewardship of the environment. 

Cleaning the Capital

Thanks to everyone for participating in the Cleaning the Capital campaign!  St. James Catholic School showed our community pride by helping clean the litter in our own yard and nearby parks.  Here are the top 5 reasons why you should be proud you participated in the campaign:!

1. It’s good for the environment!
2. Your community becomes a cleaner, safer place for your family, friends, neighbours and residents of all ages.
3. It’s a great way to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
4. It’s a great way to give back to your community.
5. It sets a good example for all generations.

Way to go St. James!

Happy Earth Day!

This week, St. James is celebrating Earth Week!  This is the perfect time to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment and how we can help do our part by taking care of it!  Here are some ideas for things you can on earth Day, this week and always.  Because remember, everyday is Earth Day :)

•  Visit the Museum of Nature on April 22 - Admission is free!
• Go to the Eco Expo held in Ottawa this weekend: ECO EXPO info
• Less is More - Purchase items with less packaging.
• Paperless Technologies - Invest in an e-reader or tablet
• Go Chemical Free – Adopt a chemical free lifestyle
• Hybrid Light Bulbs – Use hybrid light bulbs in your home and office
• Green Energy – Advocate the use of sustainable, renewable, clean energy.
• Recycling – Make sure you are always recycling properly!
• Eco-Challenges - Convert waste materials into new things that are functional or beautiful, or both.
• Sustainable Reading - Plant a new tree for every book you read
• Earth Day Movie - Check out Disneynature’s Chimpanzee Movie at a theater near you
• Green Transportation – Walk, ride or bike - Skip the car!
• Plant a Tree or Garden – Green your environment with trees, gardens and flowers.
• Turn off the lights – Turn off all unnecessary lights
• Pick up the Garbage - Spend some a couple hours picking up litter at your local park, river or highway

Earth Month is here!

Hope you all participated in Earth Hour at home! I know in my own classroom that some of you even had special Earth Hour parties! Thanks for being so committed to the environment, it is because of your generation that we will be able to start healing the damages we have already caused!

April 22 is Earth Day, but why focus on only one day when we could focus on the whole month! For the top 10 actions to help the environment, visit:
Earth day Canada