Global Issues Network Supports The Fun Run

22-05-2008

Sunday, the 18th of May saw the Global Issues Network Club out and about supporting the schools' Fun Run in aid of JUMP (the Dutch national children's heart foundation). Not only were the students attracting attention and support for JUMP, they were at the same time promoting energy conservation. Senior student Michael can be seen below running the 3k sponsored run dressed as a shower! The message he was sharing, "Two minutes less in the shower would save a significant amount of water and energy consumption." The green t-shirts, now synonymous with the GIN Club, were worn beautifully by the Club members at their on the spot fashion show. A fun day for all but with a serious message: "Act before it's too late - go on, you can make a difference."

Eco Challenger Week at AISR

21-04-2008

The AISR Eco-Challenge Week (April 21st to 25th) sponsored by the Global Issues Network Club (GINC) seeks to promote ways for students and their families to support actions that are environmentally friendly. We highly encourage students and their family members to participate in these events for the whole week, but if it is impossible, we would be happy if you can at least follow through half of the events.

What can YOU do?

Take for example that the week begins with vegetarian day.  GIN encourages that students eat at least one vegetarian (meat-free) meal at school or at home.  Eating a vegetarian meal can save sufficient water and reduce carbon dioxide emission.  We also promote other ways that support sustainability, or the conservation of resources.
  
During the course of this week, the GIN will monitor the activities participants and some students may receive rewards and prizes.  Remember to also try and motivate others, for the more the merrier.  Keeping in mind that this planet is yours as well as mine, we must work to make this world a better place by being nice to the environment.

    


Monday, 14th April is Vegetarian Day. Eat at least one vegetarian meals

Tuesday, 15th April is Plastic Day. Bring plastic bottle/bags to school for recycling

Wednesday, 16th April is Darkness Day. Spend one hour in school without electricity

Thursday, 17th April is Green Day. Learn how to be sustainable

Friday, 18th April is Bike to school day. Walk or bike to school, public transportation/car pools are ok.