Children attending Xaghra Primary School, within the College of Gozo, together with their teachers, took part in a program of activities on the occasion of ‘Arbor Day’. They were joined by other officials from the education sector in Gozo, mainly those responsible for the ‘Hands on Farming’ and eco-school initiative within the College.

The Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono attended this activity, along with the Gozo College Principal, Chev. Frank Gatt. The Minister praised the initiatives being undertaken within the education system to raise awareness on matters relating to the protection of the environment among children and students. She urged the children to adopt good environmental practices and to learn about them during their lessons and also to make good use of what they learnt, both at home and outdoors.

The activity related to Arbor Day 2011 was marked by the planting of trees in the garden of the school by the Minister for Gozo and four sixth-year students, whilst the other students planted seedlings of native trees. This programme, which is being held in Gozo for the sixth consecutive year, aims to disseminate knowledge while promoting the protection of trees and plants among students in Gozo’s primary schools.

The Directorate for Eco-Gozo and Regional Development within the Ministry for Gozo also distributed calendars to all students in primary, secondary and post-secondary schools. The calendars, which can be used as bookmarks, deliver educational messages pertaining to good practices associated with the environment and the eco-Gozo vision.

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