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Action and Life Below Water. Our students decided to make
Our two groups emerged winners a positive impact on their
in both categories where they community by recycling plastic
entered. They won two awards and creating useful items such
on climate change and life below as pencil cases and flower pots
water. for a children’s home. This not
only helped reduce plastic waste
but also provided practical items
for those in need. The students
also made weather instruments,
demonstrating their creativity
and scientific skills. Lusitania

environment, which can have a Primary School’s commitment
positive impact on their physical to sustainability and innovation
and mental well-being. The tree serves as an inspiration for
planting activities at Lusitania others to follow. These awards
provide an excellent opportunity are a testament to the hard work
for children to connect with and dedication of our students,
nature, learn about sustainability, teachers, and the community. They
and contribute to achieving the also serve as an inspiration for us
SDGs. to continue our efforts to promote
sustainable development.
We also teach our students to
practice the 3Rs of Reduce, This year, we have two children
Reuse, and Recycle. We have from ECD and two children from
recently added the fourth R, which the upper grades who entered
is Repair. By practicing these the virtual UN SDG conference
principles, we promote responsible “Save Our Green Turtle”. They
consumption and production, showcased their brilliant ideas on
which is SDG 12. In addition to saving green turtles despite the
these initiatives, we also integrate fact that we are from a landlocked
the SDGs into our curriculum. country. Their dedication to
We teach our students about environmental conservation and
the importance of sustainable their willingness to take action
development and how they can to protect our planet is truly
contribute to achieving the SDGs. inspiring.
This helps to raise awareness
among our students and prepares In conclusion, Lusitania Primary
them to become responsible global School is committed to promoting
citizens. sustainable development and
supporting the SDGs. We believe
We have shown great dedication that every individual has a role to
towards sustainability by entering play in achieving these goals.
the SUCHANA UN SDG project.
Last year, our school entered
the SUCHANA UN SDG Project Dr. Patricia Gonde is
organized by Dr. Kalyani Rao of a global educator and
motivational speaker.
India. Our school entered two
groups in the categories of Climate

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