Environment Awareness Week at Greenfield Senior Secondary School
Reported by: Rahul Batheja, Class XII, Member – Editorial Board
Greenfield Senior Secondary School observed Environment Awareness Week from 3rd to 8th August 2025 with the aim of sensitising students towards environmental issues and encouraging eco-friendly practices. The week-long programme was inaugurated by the Principal, Mrs. Kavita Sharma, who stressed the urgent need for sustainable living and student-led initiatives in conserving natural resources.
The activities began with an Inter-House Poster-Making Competition on the theme “Our Earth, Our Responsibility”, where colourful and thought-provoking artworks adorned the school auditorium. This was followed by a Tree Plantation Drive in which over 150 saplings were planted in the school premises and nearby community park. Students from Classes IX to XII actively participated, with the Eco Club members guiding younger students on proper planting techniques.
A Special Assembly was conducted mid-week, featuring speeches, street plays, and poetry recitations on topics such as climate change, plastic pollution, and renewable energy. The highlight of the week was an Awareness Rally organised in the neighbourhood, where students carried placards and raised slogans promoting waste segregation and water conservation. Additionally, a Workshop on Waste Management was held in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, introducing students to composting and recycling methods.
The participation from students was enthusiastic and wholehearted—over 500 students took part in at least one activity. Teachers also contributed by supervising events and integrating environmental topics into their lessons throughout the week.
The overall impact was profound: the school campus now boasts a greener look, waste segregation bins have been installed in every classroom, and students have pledged to reduce single-use plastic. The initiative not only raised awareness but also instilled a sense of responsibility and community spirit among the school population.
The week concluded with a Pledge Ceremony where students vowed to adopt eco-friendly habits in their daily lives, ensuring that the spirit of Environment Awareness Week continues throughout the year.