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Colin’s journey inspired Assumption to make a stronger commitment to not only getting outside more often, but also to take care of the ‘outside’ school yard as well! Inspired by the TMO Challenge, Assumption restored an old, forgotten courtyard in their schoolyard by turning it into an outdoor classroom and butterfly garden!
On the final day of Colin’s trek, Assumption participated in Colin’s final request to get outside to join him in spirit to run the final leg of his journey together.
In May 2012, Assumption students received a very special surprise during their EcoSchools site visit. The students received their very own message from Colin Harris.
At an impromptu assembly of over 90 EcoTeam members, EcoSchools assessor, Katie MacDonald, read Colin’s letter personally addressed to the EcoTeam. Colin’s letter congratulated Assumption on all their environmental initiatives this year and his hopes to showcase some of Assumption’s work on the Take Me Outside website. Way to go Assumption!
Read the letter Assumption received from Colin here.
Resource: For more information on involving your school in the Take Me Outside challenge visit takemeoutside.ca
DurhamRegion.com, November 14, 2012: Durham Eco schools attend youth summit Nov. 16
Brantford Expositor, Nov. 7, 2012: PDHS opens eco courtyard
Halton Recycles, Oct. 22, 2012: Fostering environmental literacy through Ontario EcoSchools
Press release, Ontario EcoSchools, Sept 4, 2012: Ontario EcoSchools, a growing success
The Toronto Star, August 31, 2012: Recycling: Eco-school kids push for clamshells in the blue bin
ETFO, August 14, 2012: Toronto Teacher Lynn Wilkins Wins ETFO Women's Curriculum Award
Caledon Citizen, July 26, 2012: Caledon schools earn EcoSchools certification
Brampton Guardian, July 16, 2012: School environmental projects make impression
My Kawartha.com, July 11, 2012: More public schools going green
Perth EMC, July 5, 2012: Stewart School earns silver eco-award on first attempt
Northern Life.ca, July 4, 2012: Rainbow Schools achieve new environmental levels
Simcoe.com, June 28, 2012: Local schools certified as environmental leaders
OshaWhat, June 26, 2012: The Schoolyard Shift in Durham
TheSpec.com, June 26, 2012: Schools earn top marks for greening up
Northumberland View, June 25, 2012: Fifteen PVNC Catholic Schools Earn Ontario EcoSchools Certification
HWDSB Media Desk, June 25, 2012: A New Crop of 19 HWDSB Schools Certified as Ontario EcoSchools
The Sun Times, June 23, 2012: School committed to learning from the earth
Delhi News Record.com, June 19, 2012: Green schools reach silver level
Brantford Expositer.com, June 18, 2012: Students show passion for environment
St Lawrence EMC, June 14, 2012: Real life conservation experience drops in on Vanier Public School students
Kingston EMC, June 14, 2012: Summer fun at Winston Churchill Public School
DMN Kenora Daily Miner and News, June 13, 2012: Big Green Clean school
WRCDSB press release, June 12, 2012: EcoSchools Program Shows Waterloo Region’s
Smiths Falls EMC, May 24, 2012: High school students build garden in memory of friend, peer
Durham Region.com, May 6, 2012: Uxbridge students encouraged to take care of the world, one stroke at a time
CambridgeTimes.ca, May 2, 2012: Ready to recycle
InsideToronto.com, May 2, 2012: Mountview students highlight environmental issues with original play
Owen Sound Sun Times, April 29, 2012: Students learn value of solar power
The Toronto Star, April 27, 2012: Toronto school gets serious about garbage
Ontario Ministry of Energy Newsroom, April 25, 2012: Toronto School Brings More Clean Energy Online
The Amherstberg Echo, April 21, 2012: Anderdon Public School recognized for its environmental stewardship
NiagaraThis Week.com, April 20, 2012: School has green in the bag
Welland Tribune, April 18, 2012: Catholic board collecting old electronics
TVDSB website, April 16, 2012: Schools get set for Earth Week and Paperless Week
DurhamRegion.com, April 11, 2012: Whitby students could win $20,000 to learn outside
Frontenac EMC, Mar 15, 2012: Bookworms meet real worms: Prince Charles students get a lesson in vermicompost
YourOttawaRegion.com, Mar 14, 2012: Holy Trinity Eco team wins Cleaning the Capital award
Hamilton Community News, March 8, 2012: Mountain View students and staff can fill ‘er up
Northumberlandview.ca, Mar 2, 2012: GreenView: TCS joins EcoSchool initiative
Canadian Jewish News, Feb 27, 2012: Bialik students race for zero waste
St. Lawrence EMC, Feb 23, 2012: Meadowview Public School EcoSchools Team wins recycling contest
TheNorthernSun.com, Feb 17, 2012: GLC students celebrate National Sweater Day
HWDSB Media Desk, Feb 6, 2012: Three HWDSB Schools among winners in Waste-Free Lunch Challenge
London Community News .com, Jan 28, 2012: Thames schools go green
OurWindsor.ca, Jan 9, 2012: Astronaut to speak at EcoSchools workshop
Kingston This Week, Jan. 2012: EcoSchool pilots green bin program
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