First Green Team Meeting Summary

The SWO Green Team had their first official meeting Thursday, January 25th.

In attendance: Maria Rowles, Sandra Constable, Sue Montesi, Sharon Byrne, Erin Wilson, Lori King, Jennifer Reid, Kathy Fisher and Susan Willis. Absent: Sally Goede

Discussions:

1. Introduction to what EcoSchools consist of and the four main focus areas (as described in previous posting). Review of visit to Glamorgan Public School (see previous blog)

2. Current student club - up and running thanks to the work of Mrs. LeBon! Lots of student participation. We discussed the student clubs at Glamorgan and R.A. Riddell - maybe it would be less work for teachers for students to have "executive committee" (e.g. 2 reps from each grade 7 class plus 2 for all grade 6s and 5s). That committe would discuss initiatives and how to implement with enviro team volunteers from all classes.

3. Recycling: Up and running! Again thanks to the work of teachers and students!

4. Grade 7 Curriculum: Maria discussed how the EcoSchool program initiatives could be incorporated into the Grade 7 community project that is being done in conjunction with the Rotary Club. Lots of excellent ideas could be used, but this is still under study.

Action Items:
Parent representatives divided themselves into the 4 areas of EcoSchools as follows:

Energy: Erin Willson
Waste Minimization: Lori King and Sharon Byrne
School Yard Greening: Kathy Fisher
Curriculum: Jennifer Reid and Susan Willis
Sally Goede will also join one of these areas.

Basically the plan at this point is for each of these parents research and become an "expert" in these areas. Hopefully they can then work with the teachers and students to plan and implement initiatives. The Energy and Waste Minimization teams will contact Mrs. LeBlon to see how we can help with the student team.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20th, 6:30pm at Susan's house. Please contact Susan Willis if you need directions or would like to attend. All are welcome of course!
willisfamily5@yahoo.com