Ruiterbos Primary held their first inauguration camp. This camp marks the start of a environmental club at the school. Most grade 6 and 7 learners were present. The “camp” was held at the school during the last two days of first term. A club was formed, and a...
First meeting of Ruiterbos ‘Field Rangers’ Club
The Ruiterbos Field Rangers' first meeting took place on 11 April 2018. The objectives for this meeting were the following: 1. To assess resources and needs on school property; 2. To train committee members to run a meeting and fulfil their roles as committee members;...
Herbertsdale Green Roses planning meeting
The Green Roses met on the 12th April 2018 following the Annual planning camp. The objectives for this meeting were the following: 1. To assess resources needed for each team; 2. To train committee members to run a meeting and fulfil their roles as committee members;...
Green Butterflies focussing on botanical garden, seedlings and waste management
On Friday, the 13th April 2018, we visited the Green Butterflies in Vanwyksdorp to offer support to the club. Their main projects are: BOTANICAL GARDEN PROJECT. The work on the botanical garden has begun, with the learners clearing out all the deadwood from the garden...
Butterflies mass-producing seedlings
Andre Britz (GCBR) visited Vanwyksdorp Primary School during May to offer support to the Green Club especially the Seedling Project. Rika Louw, a member of the local food garden movement called KOS IN DIE KAROO has offered support and mentorship to the seedling...
Herbertsdale Green Roses camping and planning
The annual Green Club planning camp this year was held at Herbertsdale Primary. The aim of this annual camp is to elect the club’s committee as well as the project managers. The camp also allows for the induction of the new grade 6’s who were taken though an...
Green Butterflies camping at Rooiberg
The annual Green Club planning camp for the Green Butterflies began with a welcoming and de-briefing session. At this session the camp rules are set. This includes things like greeting other guests, saying thank you, shouting, wastage, recycling etc. and values...
Green Butterflies kicking off
Vanwyksdorp Primary kicked off with their Green Butterflies planning meeting for 2018 at the Rooiberg Lodge on the 15th January 2018. The Green Club Projects is a Landmark Foundation Environmental Education Program initiative and it is carried out in full partnership...
Herbertsdale Green Roses blossoming in Stilbaai
Herbertsdale Primary have recently established an environmental or “Green Club” at their school. This is the first outing as “The Green Roses”. The aim of this outing was to expose the learners to a different environment, to show new perspectives, to generate an...
Because our children are the footprint of our legacy
The intention of our visit to the Rooiberg area from 26-28 September 2017 was to educate our students on the basics of the knowledge on the Klein Karoo. They must experience and feel what the climate, environment and people are like. Staying at the RUST farm was a...