Green Schools; Clean environment; Healthier Life Green Project

School Name “Shefki Mucllari”

Region Pogradec

Green Project Title: Greening and Improving the School Garden

Green Project timelines: 11/2014 – 31/12/2014

Project Summary This project seeked to improve the school appearance and its environmental performance with the aim of giving a new identity to the school, raising awareness about the importance of being surrounded by a green and healthy environment and thus improving the quality of every day performance in the school and life. The project focused mainly on the renovation of the school facade, wall and garden structures, greening of the garden which was plant and tree-poor, placing waste bins and increasing student’s awareness regarding environmental issues and the importance of a green and healthy environment.

Green Project objectives 1) Creating a green, clean, healthy and beautiful school garden2) Renovating the school walls and painting the facade to improve its appearance

3) Increasing students environmental awareness and responsibility to keep the environment clean

Problem addressed and why?

The problem consisted in the lack of green spaces in the school, lack of a clean and healthy school image as well as lack of environmental awareness among the students. Addressing these gaps was really important in order to create not only a better school-life quality and image for the students but at the same time for educating them with more respect and consideration towards a greener and cleaner environment and its health benefits. Therefore the activities of this project were considered as a good example for giving students, teachers and the local community a better perception on the importance of green and clean spaces and how it affects their lives for better.

Activities and expected resultsActivities Participants Implemen

tation time

The required financial support

Expected results (achievements)

Activity 1. Increasing information for students and their awareness about the activity and the environment

Eco Board, Eco club, Teachers, Students,

Increased information and environmental awareness among students, teachers and parents

Activity 2. Cleaning the school yard and building the green corner

Eco Board, Eco club, Teachers, Students, local community

Creation of new spaces to use for implementing the green project

Activity 3. Planting the decorative plants, putting waste bins

Eco Board, Eco club, Teachers, Students, community and local government

Improved school image and environment, happier students and teachers, healthier and cleaner environment

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representatives, gardening specialist

Activity 4. Fixing and painting of the school walls and façade (yet to be completed because of unfavorable weather)

Eco Board, Eco club, Teachers, Students, community and local government representatives, gardening specialist

Improved school image and environment, happier students and teachers, healthier, cleaner and more beautiful environment

General budget 500 EUR

ImpactExplain what effect will this project have for the school and the local community around it

Creation of green spaces and improved school appearance. Improved perception and attitude towards the surrounding environment. Increased environmental awareness.

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Τhe Programme is co-financed by the EU. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained in. 3