Education
Ministry of Education and DECR announce Green Flag Awardees
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Schools from across the Turks and Caicos Islands gathered to showcase their environmental initiatives at the ‘Greening Our Schools’ awards and presentation ceremony. Attended by ministries, departments, officers, teachers, students and parents, the event highlighted the innovative and creative projects developed by students to reduce their carbon footprint.
The ‘Greening Our Schools’ initiative is an environmental and conservation program focused on four key pillars: biodiversity, waste management, energy conservation and water conservation. Through this programme, students implemented new initiatives and technologies within their schools to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.
During the ceremony, 12 of the 17 participating schools were honoured with the Green Flag, an eco-symbol representing a green school. This recognition underscores the schools’ commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence.
Green Flag Awardees:
- Adelaide Oehmler Primary School
- Charles Hubert James Primary School
- Clement Howell High School
- Eliza Simons Primary School
- Enid Capron Primary School
- International School of the TCI
- Iris Stubbs Primary School
- Marjorie Basden High School
- Oseta Jolly Primary School
- Provo Primary Middle School
- Raymond Gardiner High School
- Thelma Lousie Primary School
Primary School Category:
- Second Runner-Up: Provo Primary (Biodiversity)
- First Runner-Up: International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands (Waste Management)
- Champion School: Enid Capron Primary School (Water Conservation)
Special Prizes:
- Green Ribbon for the most innovative project
- $1,000 from the Department of Education
- $1,000 from Provo Water Company
- Supplies and 6 months of technical support from EA Landscaping
- $300 Cash Prize TCI Waste
- School Supplies (Fortis TCI)
High School Category:
- Second Runner-Up: Clement Howell High School (Biodiversity)
- First Runner-Up: Raymond Gardiner High School (Biodiversity)
- Champion School: Marjorie Basden High School (Biodiversity)
Special Prizes:
- Green Ribbon for the most innovative project
- $1,000 from the Department of Education
- Supplies and 6 months of technical support from EA Landscaping
- $300 Cash Prize TCI Waste
- School Supplies (Fortis TCI)
The Department of Education and the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) extend their heartfelt thanks to our
The Minister for Education, Honourable Rachel Taylor speaking to participants stated, “To those schools that were awarded the prestigious Green Flag or Green Ribbon, congratulations on your outstanding efforts. Your commitment to sustainability and your innovative approaches set a powerful example for all of us. Your achievements are a testament to what can be accomplished when we work together toward a common goal. To the schools that were not awarded, I would like to encourage you to take up the task again. You can do this! The Green Flag is not just a symbol of your hard work but a beacon of hope and inspiration for the entire country.”
The Greening Our Schools initiative will continue, with registration reopening TODAY, Tuesday, 25 June 2024. Schools are reminded that the Green Flag is a prestigious honour that can be revoked if sustainable projects are not maintained during the next assessment period. Schools may use the following link to register their school, they can also contact programme leads Elisann Delancy (edelancy@gov.tc) or Amy Avenant (aavenant@gov.tc) for more information.
Speak to your school’s principal and register TODAY!