1. EnviRRRo: St ANTHONY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL”S Journey in Environmental Education

2. We believe that environmental education starts from young!

3. Sharing Details Aim of EnviRRRoAim of EnviRRRo Framework of EnviRRRoFramework of EnviRRRo Corporate PartnersCorporate Partners Future PlansFuture Plans

4. What is EnviRRRo? EnviRRRo is our Environmental Education programme which aims to inculcate in Anthonians a positive attitude towards caring for and protecting the environment. This is done through increasing pupils’ awareness of environmental issues and green alternatives through talks, learning journeys, the integration of messages into the curriculum and the use of Learning Hubs.

5. Aim of EnviRRRo To integrate our environmental education into our school elements, partnerships and review process.

6. EnviRRRo Framework

7. Water Conservation in EnviRRRo Since embarking EnviRRRo, the school has rolled out green initiatives both in the curriculum and in its everyday activities. Water consumption has dropped up to 54% since 2006 and we were recognized as a water efficient building in 2008, and received the Watermark award in 2009.

8. Recycling at SAPS In 2010, we recycled about 3700 kg of paper and plastic. In 2011, we improved to about 4000 kg of paper and plastic.

9. School Infrastructure

10. Engaging Pupils with Various Pedagogies

11. Teacher Preparation

12. Community Involvement Programme Primary 3 – Little Green Fingers Primary 4 – Toilet Auditors Primary 5 – Litter-free Dream Primary 6 – Seashore Life

13. Outside Partnerships Government Organisations Non- Governmental organisations Corporate Partners Partnerships

14. PUB Government Organisations

15. NEA

16. Bukit Batok Community Library Students also conducted craft sessions for children at the Community Library. Recyclable items were used for the crafts. Non- Governmental organisations

17. Our Corporate Partner  Corporate partner - Merck Sharp & Dohme  Partnership since 2006  Support the school in its endeavors to promote care for the environment and awareness on global environmental issues

18. Corporate Partner: MSD Singapore  Merck Sharp & Dohme works with the school staff on environmental projects  - drip irrigation system  - gardening  - composting  - pamphlets

19. Corporate Partner Keppel Club  Keppel Club works with the school staff on environmental projects  - Earth Week 2010 & 2011  - Learning Journeys  - Science Camp  - Miniature Wetlands

21. Reviewing EnviRRRo Revisiting Past Practices Adopting Green Technologies Sharing of Good Practices

22. Revisiting Past Practices -From 3 R to 5 Rs -From CCA-based to School Curriculum

23. Sharing with Visitors

24. Presenting at Conferences

25. Adopting Green Technologies Effective Microorganisms Composting Automatic Sensors Miniature Wetlands Model

26. Our Awards Our school has been awarded the following for our efforts in Environmental Education MSD World Champions of the Environment award for 2006, 2007 and 2009 PUB Water Efficient Building 2008 and Watermark Award 2009 Green Audit Lotus 2010 NEA CASP Silver SWCDC Green Schools Silver

27. Our Contacts If you would like to contact us, do send us an email. St Anthony’s Primary School saps@moe.edu.sg James Han han_choon_boonjames@moe.edu.sg