ECCA

School Nature clubs – Briefs

Independent Group formed in the school with the participation of the students' from grade 6-9.
Group that conduct programmes for the betterment of the surrounding environment and take a leading role to conduct different awareness activities for nature conservation.
A voluntary group which promotes the participation of students in learning about, and improving their environment.
Group that encourage students to share their knowledge and skill among their peers in country and abroad.
Students' networking in order to enhance environmental conservation, peace and harmony
Platform that build relationship among students, teachers, parents, school management and community.

Impact

Improved school environment
Increased awareness level and better understanding on environmental issues
Increased consciousness on health and sanitation, waste management
Positive impression of schools on community
Creation of good network / relationship among school, community and different agencies
Positive behavior change among students
Developed learning skill
Increased status / portfolio of school
Students encouraged to study, practice and undertake environment activities
Students encouraged to share their knowledge and skill
Activities complementary to their environmental education curriculum
Active teachers

Characteristics of the students involved in the Nature Club(based on research conducted in 2004)

Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness [ ECCA ]On the path of Conservation and Better Livelihood