Vancouver School Board Sustainability Conference
April 24, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School • Vancouver
The Coastal Conservation team will be presenting two workshops district wide to students in grade 10-12 on ‘Zeroing in on a greener future’.
Event Recap:
On April 24th, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School was the proud host of the highly anticipated Vancouver School Board: Sustainability Conference 2023. The event brought together students from grades 10, 11, and 12 from all over the district to engage in discussions and activities centered around the theme of "Zeroing in on Sustainability."
The Coastal Water Protectors team visited Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School on that day and participated in the day's events, including facilitating two engaging workshops, presentations, games, and prizes for participants in grades 10, 11, and 12. The team's passion for environmental protection and sustainability was evident throughout their presentations, and their enthusiasm and expertise resonated with students of all ages.
The theme of this year's conference was 'Zeroing in on Sustainability', and the Coastal Water Protectors' visit provided an important perspective on the urgent need to take action to protect our coastal waters and preserve the natural world for future generations.
The workshops and presentations led by the Coastal Water Protectors were informative, engaging, and interactive, providing students with a deeper understanding of the importance of environmental sustainability and the role that they can play in making a positive difference in their communities and beyond.
Overall, the Vancouver School Board's Sustainability Conference 2023 was a fantastic event that highlighted the importance of taking action to protect our planet and inspired attendees to work towards a more sustainable future. The visit from the Coastal Water Protectors was a valuable addition to the conference and helped to reinforce the critical importance of environmental stewardship and conservation.