Sacred Heart School observes World Environment Day with awareness programme and tree plantation drive

Williamnagar, June 5: As the world observed World Environment Day, Sacred Heart School, Williamnagar, organised a special programme on the school premises under the theme “Inspired by Nature: For Climate, For Future.” The programme was hosted by Anora Atre D. Sangma and Anosha I. Sangma both students of Class XII, Science.Addressing the students, the Principal of the school, Fr. John Thomas, emphasized the importance of protecting and preserving the environment. He stated that the Earth is our common home and that everything we receive in life is provided by Mother Earth. He highlighted that clean air, safe drinking water, green forests, and rich biodiversity are essential for the survival and well-being of humanity.

Fr. Thomas urged the students to care for nature, reduce pollution, conserve water, avoid the use of plastic products, and refrain from littering. He encouraged them to take responsibility for making the Earth a better place to live. He further remarked that the celebration of World Environment Day should serve as a reminder that everyone must care for the environment and the places in which they live.

He also noted that human beings are not the owners of the Earth but merely its custodians. The natural resources and environment we enjoy today have been inherited from our forefathers, and it is our duty to preserve and protect them for future generations.

As part of the programme, students presented a series of skits depicting human activities that harm the environment and highlighting various measures that can help restore and protect nature through collective efforts. The students also displayed placards carrying environmental messages and conducted a signature campaign to make the celebration more meaningful and impactful.On the occasion, the students took a pledge to love and respect the natural world, including its forests, rivers, soil, and air. They vowed to reduce the use of plastics and single-use items in their daily lives, plant at least one tree during the year and nurture it, conserve water, and encourage others to adopt environmentally responsible practices.Following the programme, a tree plantation drive was carried out by the students and teachers of the school. The students enthusiastically participated in the activity, bringing saplings and soil from their homes to contribute to the initiative and make the celebration memorable.

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