RFS Environmental Awareness program started inside our KG- classrooms years ago, using the motto “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle” and from there it spread to the whole school as well as other local schools. The main objective is to encourage children to modify behaviors and educate others about environmental issues. Using the simple “reduce-reuse-recycle” model, math, science and reading lessons incorporate different environmental aspects. Composters are used daily and students eventually use this compost for growing their own plants from seeds, teaching them from beginning to end how the process works.
This program was developed and piloted in our school and, after its initial success, teachers from other area schools were trained as well. The Ramallah Municipality later widened the program to become an annual event where the school healthiest and friendliest to the environment is granted “The Green School Award”. RFS Lower School has won this award twice, with the latest for the academic year of 2016/2017. In Winter 2017, RFS' Lower School was awarded the newly established "Sustainability Award" by the Ramallah Municipality for the school's continued efforts as a healthy campus that is friendly to the environment. The Sustainability Award is given only to the few schools who have been awarded the Green School Award more than once.
Environmental stewardship is one of our school values. We believe in the responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
RFS current and future environment-friendly plans:
