THE GREEN CLUB

"Go green or no home!", that's what I usually tell my friends and family while pointing at them with my finger guns. Unfortunately, this little pleasantry of mine is our reality today. Humanity is on the brink of ecological disasters that could rob the homes of millions of living creatures. However, if all of us stood in their way, we could make a change! How to do that, you ask? The answer is actually simple. Go Green.

Why an Environment Club?

The Green Club of Gaetan Raynal State College aims to raise awareness amongst students about the significance of ecology and the dangers posed by the current environmental issues. Above all, we wish to promote the qualities of a sustainable lifestyle both inside and outside school, that is indeed a straightforward solution to many of our problems which could be physical, mental and financial as well. 

With the collaboration and support from our enthusiastic rector, dear teachers and, of course, our devoted members, we were able to organise a Cleaning Day on the 13th of April, followed by a Planting Day on the 3rd of June. We wish to be able to arrange more of such productive events in the near future. Not only are we proud to see the positive changes we have made to our environment, but we are also grateful for the getaway from our daily routine as hardworking students aiming for excellency.

What does The Green Club have to offer?

When setting up the club, we had a lot of projects in mind for the sustainability of our school. For instance, the introduction of a rain water harvesting system and solar panels. However, these projects take years before coming to fruition and we hope that someday our vision will be fulfilled by whoever carries our legacy. In the short-run, we wish to focus on the little things we could do to limit our footprint on the environment, such as composting, recycling and most importantly, educating.

If all of that sounds boring, don’t worry. We have cracked a way to make it fun for you. Come along with your friends to paint cute little hearts on flower pots with us. Of course, don't forget to water the plants afterwards.

How to join The Green Club?

If the ‘Save Soil’ posters and aesthetic plants have piqued your interest, we are delighted to welcome you into our club and guide you throughout your journey as an Earth buddy. As students, caring for our school habitat is the first step in making a change to combat environmental degradation.

Lastly, we are so excited to announce that we have recently launched the Junior Corner of our club for our Grade 7, 8 and 9 friends to enjoy the benefits of going green and to bring their contribution towards the embellishment of our second home as well. We hope to see your hard work and dedication gracing the walls and soil of Gaetan Raynal State College someday.
                   
                                           Priyanka Bhavna Jhummun
                                          President of The Green Club