By Kesor Norin Heng
It was delightful to see over 70 passionate candidates recently competing to join this year’s Eco Council at Northbridge International School Cambodia. From 4th graders to 11th graders, every person shared their values during their speechin the hope of becoming a member of the Eco Committee.
The Eco-School program 'encourages young people to engage in their environment by allowing them opportunities to actively protect it.' We aim to follow through the seven steps to create incremental change to achieve the Green Flag and become an Eco-School.
On 22 August 2022, the Eco Council held its first ever election for roles of President, Vice President and other respective roles. How did the speeches go? We heard speeches from ambitious, enthusiastic and passionate disciples of sustainability who are determined to become change makers at NISC. Although each person presented a different set of values, everyone shared a common goal; their love for the environment.
Students expressed their concerns about the “polluted and waste-filled environment” as well as their desires to create a “plastic-free, green and sustainable” school; not only for the Northbridge community but for their surroundings as a whole.
We wish for a fruitful year for the Eco-Council and we are looking forward to their achievements in the coming years!
Congratulations to the following students for being voted into the Eco Committee:
President: Ameera Eng
Vice President: Emily Khiev
Treasurer: Chan Thida Heng,
Communications: Kesor Noring Heng (Mei Mei)
PYP Lead: Chansofie Chea
MYP Lead: Veasna Heng
DP: King Touch
Events Manager: Weiming Chen
MYP and DP Representatives: Kaian Ostheimer-Heald, Maha Sereiy Sure Sedeiy Heng, Kahabadeiy Heng,
Mayumi Escubil, Chaewon Yang
PYP Representatives: Siana Ostheimer-Heald, Sereiy Mangkol Heng, Emily Bun, Sihakreach Naleng, Lychhean Thay
Eco-Council's most awaited project, Earth Week, has been in the works for over 2 months. Members worked diligently to come up with innovative projects to encourage students to participate in becoming more eco-friendly.
It has been a very exciting semester for the Houses this year at Northbridge International School Cambodia, and we have increased our presence even more across the school, forging bonds, sportsmanship and a sense of belonging to all students.
Throughout the past 4 months, Eco Council members have worked tirelessly to promote sustainability and come up with innovative plans to make Northbridge International School Cambodia a more environmentally friendly community.
