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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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