The Journey of Khadija Secondary School's Environmental/Wildlife Club

It brings me immense joy to share with you the remarkable journey of the Environmental/Wildlife Club at Khadija Secondary School. Since its inception on January 8th, 2024, our club has been on a mission to empower students to become stewards of the environment and wildlife, while fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility.

Mission- To cultivate environmental awareness and inspire sustainable practices within our school community.

Vision- We envision a school that serves as a model for sustainable practices, inspiring positive change beyond our school boundaries.

Mantra- Green minds, sustainable future.

With 32 passionate members and three dedicated patrons, our club is committed to making a positive impact within our school community and beyond. We believe in the power of self-drive and encourage our members to take initiative and lead by example.

From the very beginning, we have been actively involved in various activities aimed at promoting environmental conservation and sustainability. Here are some highlights of our achievements since the establishment of our club:

1. Engaging in Environmental Sustainability Development (ESD) sessions led by Dr. Christine, which have provided valuable insights and practical activities for us to implement. These sessions have not only enriched our knowledge but have also inspired us to share successful stories with other schools.

Initiating a school garden project, where students took the initiative to prepare the land, plant, and care for the garden. This hands-on experience has taught us the importance of sustainable agriculture and food security.

1. Launching a plastic recycling project, whereby plastic materials are collected, sorted, and sold to the recycling industry. Through this initiative, we are not only reducing plastic waste but also contributing to a cleaner environment.
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Registering our club with the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya and commemorating World Hippo Day by inviting speakers from the Kenya Wildlife Service to educate us about the importance of hippos in our ecosystem.

   

   
   
   
   

3. Conducting awareness campaigns during school assemblies about the importance of conserving the environment and reducing single-use plastic.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Assigning each member a plant to take care of, fostering a sense of responsibility and nurturing our connection with nature.

5. Celebrating our small victories and expressing gratitude for the support we receive from our school community, particularly our supportive principal, who encourages us to march forward with enthusiasm and determination.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Looking ahead, we have ambitious plans for the year 2024:

1. 1. Organizing monthly movie hours showcasing films related to climate change and environmental stewardship to raise awareness among students.

2. 2. Implementing weekly ESD sessions focused on learning about one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) per week.

3. 3. Conducting monthly beach clean-ups to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our beaches clean and preventing plastic pollution in our oceans.

4. 4. Providing club members with identification t-shirts to foster a sense of unity and belonging.

5. 5. Organizing termly trips to various places to expand our knowledge and appreciation of nature.

We invite everyone to join us in our efforts to protect and preserve our planet for future generations. Together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable and resilient world.

Let's continue to inspire change and be the leaders our planet needs!

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Khadija Ismael Suleiman (Patron, Khadija Secondary School Environmental/Wildlife Club)