AISCT Is Going Green

In 2009 a group of environmentally conscious members of the AISCT community decided to transform AISCT into an Eco School. The Eco School program is an internationally recognized initiative that aims to encourage curriculum-based action for a healthy environment. A globally acknowledged award scheme that accredits schools that make a commitment to continuously improving their school’s environment, Eco-Schools originated in Europe as a program of the Foundation for Environmental Education and was launched in South Africa in May 2003.

A Green Team consisting of teacher representatives, as well as a student-based eco group, was established and three environmental/sustainability themes were identified as focal points for our Green Initiative.

AISCT chose to concentrate on Resource Use, which has led to the school’s recycling program, Nature and Biodiversity, which has involved identifying many of the indigenous and exotic species of plants on the AISCT campus, as well as starting up the school vegetable garden. The third theme, Healthy Living, has involved efforts by both staff and parents to improve the school cafeteria as well as a host of other projects.

After just two years of being an Eco School, AISCT was awarded the Bronze Flag for its efforts. We continue to work towards improving our Eco School Program.

Should you have ideas or contributions for the Green Team, please contact Ms. Nicky Vaughan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .