I have just received my personal invitation to attend the grand opening of the new South West Whitby Environmental School, Whitby Shores Public School and I must say, Im excited to go. Since Im big into energy conservation, this type of school is right up my avenue.
Whitby’s newest school is preparing to receive its first students on September 7, 2010. The school is located at 485 Whitby Shores Greenway near Lynde Marsh, Whitby Harbour and the shores of Lake Ontario.
The school’s setting will provide students with excellent opportunities to learn how to make a difference and build a strong environmental ethic. The building design includes an east-west orientation to maximize the use of sunlight as well solar-thermal water heating, sun tunnels and a glass clerestory to allow natural light into the building. The school grounds incorporate landscaping to include three ‘outdoor classrooms.’
Staff will prepare a number of initiatives to help students learn about the environment. The staff will receive training at Nonquon Environmental Education Centre just north of Port Perry. In September, Grade 7 and 8 students will partner with Henry Street H.S. to participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up. The school’s motto is, “On the Trail to Learning, Caring and Action.”
A huge thank you should be given to Mr Education Trustee John Dolstra for his unwavering efforts to bring this state of the art facility to Whitby.
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