Earth Day

International Earth Day is an annual event with the aim of raising awareness, and demonstrating support towards the protection of the environment. This year, the theme is: Climate Action.

In order to celebrate International Earth Day's 50th anniversary, the Eco Council has organised a variety of fun, yet educational activites. We wish to provide our fellow students with the opportunity to channel their thoughts about the environment into creative media and share their views with others, while also learning more about the topic itself.

All events will be held online, and students will receive more information from their form teachers in the beginning of the week. 

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The following outlines what is to take place:

• Poem and/or artwork competition
• Eco Council live stream assembly during form time, where winners will be announced
• Debate between Mr. Allard and Mr. Baldoni about Climate Change and diet

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Below you can find examples of artwork and a poem that we have created:

Artwork

Check it out at the end of the page!

- Ms. Vanneste 

Poem

“A Tale of Woe”

Mother Nature looks down

upon Her creation,

expecting to be surprised 

yet feeling deceived,

Instead of Her face lighting up

and Her lip curling into a smile,

the sapphires in Her eyes welled up,

          they are vile.

my majestic Oceans, my wonderful Seas,

all littered by their greed,

my Forests and Jungles

my Deserts and Grasslands,

but oh, my Coral Reefs

The most gentle blue tear

rolled down 

her rosy cheek,

this is not my creation, this is an abomination.

- Jana A, Y11

*These examples are not to be followed completely, their purpose is simply to give ideas about the kind of work applicable to the theme.

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We hope this provides you with the relevant information about the upcoming week, although you can feel free to contact us at mhs.eco-council@romeinternationalschool.it with any further questions/concerns. 

Discover more  about the World’s Largest Environmental Movement 

Check out the National Geographic's April issue celebrating Earth Day's 50th Anniversary

What can you do?

TAKE ACTION