Pro H2O - WATER CONSERVATION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Good Shepherd International School organized ‘Pro H₂O’ an Awareness Campaign on 25 August, 2016 at the Fernhill Campus to spread awareness among the local population about the importance of conserving water. The events included a poetry recitation by the tiny tots of grades 1 and 2, dressed as water droplets. This was followed by a Tamil skit and poetry recitation in order to educate the local people on the dire need for water conservation, not only in the Nilgiris areas, but all over the country. Mrs. Sheila Alexander  Senior Vice Principal, Academics, and Brig. S. Suresh Kumar VSM (Retd), Senior Vice Principal, Administration were the guests of honour.  “You don’t need motivation” said Mrs. Sheila Alexander, “the enthusiasm that you all have has actually motivated us. This shows that you all are the true future of our country”.

 The highlight of the ‘Pro H₂O’ day was the rally around the locality, which was flagged off by Mrs. Sheila Alexander and Brig. S. Suresh Kumar VSM (Retd).  The students, clad in captioned bandanas along with all staff members walked with placards and posters to inspire people to save water. These charts and placards were beautifully punctuated by the students fervently shouting slogans such as “Water water everywhere, Try to save it, if you care!” and “Save Water, Save Lives!” “The interest and enthusiasm shown by the students was inspiring.” said one of the teachers who assisted the children in organizing the day. The children made and distributed bookmarks to reinforce this important message. This attempt has been well received by the public who witnessed the procession; after all, it is the tiny drops of water that make a mighty ocean!