Environmental Society
Committee for the Year 2023 2024
1ST ROW (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
AMEERA SULAIMAN(President), MS.SHANTHI KUMARI ALAHAKONE(Teacher), MS.NISHANI DE SILVA(Teacher), REV. SR. SUJANI FERNANDO (Principal), MS.MICHELE GOONERATNE(Teacher), MS. NILUPIKA WIJETUNGE (Teacher), HASITHMA PANDITHARATNE(Vice president)
2ND ROW (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
VAISHALI ARUNAGIRI (COMMITTEE MEMBER), INAARA ISMAIL (COMMITTEE MEMBER), THARUKA SOYZA (COMMITTEE MEMBER) , KAVITHMA WICKRAMASINGHE(Treasurer) , NETHANYA WICKRAMARATNE (COMMITTEE MEMBER), SRUTHI KARUNAKARAN (Waste to Resource coordinator), SEYARA COREA(Secretary), SANUTHI LIYANAGE (COMMITTEE MEMBER) , RASALI RODRIGO(Media coordinator) , AMANDIE JAYAWARDENA (Wildlife and Nature coordinator)
About Us
Understanding effective methods for caring for our planet is of utmost importance. We must adapt our mindset and take necessary actions to ensure the sustainability of our environment.
Our Aim
We must take the time to appreciate the vast array of natural resources that our planet has to offer. From the lush green forests to the vast seas and oceans, our world is brimming with life and beauty.
However, it is also crucial that we take steps to preserve and protect these resources through the cultivation of eco-friendly habits and practices. By raising environmental awareness and promoting sustainability, we can all work together to ensure that our planet remains healthy and thriving for future generations to come.
Let us take responsibility for our actions and make a positive impact on the world around us.
Committee for the Year 22/23:
President – Claudia Perera
Vice President – Sruthi Karunakaran
Treasure – Nisumi Uggallage
Secretary – Kalindhi Seneviratne
Committee Members:
Kavithma Wickramasinghe , Olu Wadigasinghe, Seyara Corea , Vaishali Arunagiri, Ameera Sulaiman, Aanya Nanayakkara, Amandie Jayawardena, Rasali Rodrigo, Nehara De Silva and Vishmi De Alwis
Teacher in charge : Mrs. Michele Gunaratne
Projects in Year 2023/2024
ECHOES OF THE DEEP
Echoes of the deep was the first environmental day of St Bridget’s convent organized by the SBCEVS 23/24 in collaboration with WNPS took place on the 22nd of July 2024. This event took place with the prime focus of whales and marine conservation in Sri Lanka. Our esteemed guest speaker and chief guest for the day was Dr Asha de Vos and renowned marine biologist and the founder of the internationally recognized company OceansWell which offers immersive introductory marine conservation field courses once a year to inspire and educate the next generation of marine heroes.
Echoes of the deep took place as two phases the first phase being a formal session with the presence of Dr Asha de Vos the WNPS representatives as well as the principal of the collegiate school Rev Sr Sujani and the two deputy principals Mrs Yvonne Hettige and Mrs Darshani Dias the teachers at St Bridget’s convent the students and invited schools as well. This included a presentation by our own students a presentation by Dr Asha de Vos and a Q&A to follow.
The second phase was of two parts the first being an art exhibition which was opened by Dr Asha de Vos where the invited schools took part in and the best three winners were decided. the second part was the quiz competition between the invited schools where three winners were decided, with the quiz master Mr Shayane de Silva a member of the WNPS Youth Win
Trash to Cash
An initiative taken by the SBCEVS to make our trash turn it to a better source. This project is been carried out with the collaboration of ChakraSuthra organization. St.Bridget’s is the first girls school to step into the project. Collection of the rinsed and dried plastic bottles and tins was the first objective of the project. It is our duty to be enthusiastic to protect our environment in the way we can.
#RECYCLETHURSDAY
#SBCEVS
Wild Walk Trash Talk
The SBCEVS was a part of the wild walk trash talk trek which was organized by the WNPS at the Baddagana wetland park
#wildwalktrashtalk
#SBCEVS
Projects in Year 2022/2023
At a promotion of zero waste ideology of the school, the SBCEVS launched a project called #keepurclassclean. This initiative was set in motion with a mission to raise awareness in the noble cause of maintaining clean and sustainable classroom environments.
As our world grapples with increasing environmental challenges, this project brings a refreshing focus to where education begins: The classroom.
This project is not only about tidying up desks, it’s about reducing and disposing of waste properly; It’s a comprehensive program that seeks to bring a sense of responsibility in students and educators.
PHASE 1 : Presentation to inform the school community
PHASE 2 : Implementation of the competition #keepurclassclean
Where the committee members of the SBCEVS go through classes and mark according to a specific set of guidelines and finally the cleanest class of the particular grade will be awarded a gold star.
#keepurclassclean
#SBCEVS
Pawsitive Impact Mural and Exhibition #SAVETHESRILANKANKOTIYA
The Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), a leopard subspecies exclusive to Sri Lanka, is currently classified as an
endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Pawsitive Impact was an exhibition and mural display organized by the SBC Environmental Society for a Leopard awareness challenge by the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society Youth Wing.
The exhibition was held on the 31st of July 2023 in the Blue Hall. The mural produced by the talented Bridgetines of grade 10 upwards was displayed on the canteen wall.
The St. Bridget’s team was placed 2nd at this event.
The Environment Society of St. Bridget’s Convent spearheaded this event, which invited students to participate in an exhibition showcasing the various aspects of leopard conservation. The Exhibition aimed to educate and encourage young minds to take an active role in preserving the Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), one of the most
treasured species in the world.
The guest speaker was Ms. Bindiya Senarath who was a past pupil and lawyer by profession. She is a wildlife photographer who shared her experiences with the guests and students.
The students were eligible to showcase their talents under the categories of Photography, Poetry, Art, Craft And All exhibits were based on the following theme regarding on the Economic Value: Protecting the leopard and using its economic value
for tourism without over-exploitation.
Zero Waste Project Partnership – Zero Trash
The Environmental society in the school is promoting the prioritization of the 3R process among its students, intending to reduce waste production by encouraging the contribution of plastic bottles and tins.
Workshop on Zero Waste:
Guest Speaker – Mrs. Amanthi Perera
Venue – Junior Lecture Hall
