In 2019, Jeppe joined Eco-Schools, an international program developed to support environmental learning in the classroom. It is active in 67 countries around the world and has been implemented in South Africa since 2003 by WESSA. This education initiative is aimed at creating awareness and action around environmental sustainability in schools and their surrounding communities, as well as supporting Education for Sustainable Development in the national curriculum.
The 7 Step programย accredits schools that make a commitment to continuously improve their schoolโs environmental performance and they are required to submit evidence by way of an Eco Portfolio within 8 to 12 months of registration,ย with the Provincial Awards Ceremonies taking place annually in March.
Jeppe was awarded a Bronze Eco-Schools Certificate in March 2020 and a Silver Eco-Schools Certificate in June 2021 for the projects we are implementing at the school:
- Pandae Recycling
- Spekboom Nursery
- Rain harvesting
- Outdoor Classrooms
The Eco Committee, Green Reps and many of the girls,ย are involved in improving the process of transformation, as Jeppe becomes a greener school and develops future generations of environmentally conscious and responsible global citizens.
MISS GONCALVES AND MRS BOSCH WITH THE ECO COMMITTEE AND THE SCHOOL’S
SILVER CERTIFICATE