EarthFest 2019 @ Marina Barrage (Jan)

Michael Broadhead, organizer of EarthFest sustainability festival, invited Earth Society to participate in the event as an Educational partner. EarthFest was held at Marina Barrage on 20 Jan (Sun) from 11 am to 4.30 pm. This is the 4th year we participated in this Eco-event.

EarthFest was an Eco-Carnival designed to be sustainable, fun, and inspirational for all ages ! The event featured a food fair of delicious international planet-friendly foods, a Farmer’s Market of local businesses with sustainable products, various Educational booths with engaging low-carbon games, free stage performances as well as other programs such as Talks, Eco-screenings etc. The event had something for everyone.

EarthFest attracted 130 organizations and businesses to participate in the event. NGOs such as Green Monday, Sea Shepherd, Nature Society, PM Haze and Animal Allies set up booths during the event to inform the participants of issues such as Climate change, Deforestation, overfishing and biodiversity losses. The Eco-carnival gave the attendees a comprehensive view of Sustainability in Singapore. 

On 20 Jan, Earth Society members reached Marina Barrage at 10.30am. We set up a booth to showcase the issue of Deforestation in the world. Deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia are mainly due to palm oil plantation while Deforestation in Brazil Amazon is mainly due to cattle ranching and the production of soya bean. Many participants were surprised to learn that 65% of Deforestation in Brazil Amazon is due to cattle ranching and that eating beef contributes to Deforestation in the world. 

Our team also visited the Grand Hyatt Hotel container stall which sold the Beyond Meat sausage hot dog. This was the first time we tasted the vegan "Beyond Meat" product from USA and it tasted delicious !

More info on EarthFest can be found at their website: www.earthfestsingapore.com

EarthFest Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/earthfestSG/

Assembly talk @ Haig Girls School (Jan)

Mdm Hani, Environment Coordinator in Haig Girls School, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school on 28 Jan.

On 28 Jan, Earth Society team reached Haig Girls School at 7.25 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P6 students from 7.40 am to 8.10 am. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). Students listened attentively to the talk. After the talk, Mdm Hani helped to compile some feedback from the teachers and send to us via email.  

Teachers’ Feedback

Very informative and the visuals truly enhanced interest and engagement in students. Students learnt of their roles in reducing Global Warming impacts. - Mdm Hani, Environment Coordinator, Haig Girls School

It was a good sharing. The content was quite easy to understand and the girls were able to follow. 
- Farahani, AED, HGS

Very informative and good sharing by speaker. Can be better if it is interactive. More opportunities to interact with students. Thank you for being with us. - Ang Chuay yen, Teacher, HGS

Assembly talk @ Punggol and Tanglin Secondary (Jan)

Ms Jasmine Goh, a teacher in Punggol Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school on 18 Jan.

On 18 Jan, Earth Society team reached Punggol Secondary at 11.35 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for Sec 1 and Sec 2 students from 11.50 am to 12.40 pm. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). Students listened attentively and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth at the school canteen from 12.40 pm to 1.40 pm. We distributed Eco-website leaflets to students and gathered some feedback for the talk.

Ms Elvina a teacher in Tanglin Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 31 Jan.

On 31 Jan, Earth Society team reached Tanglin Secondary at 1.40 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for Sec 1 to Sec 5 students from 2 pm to 2.35 pm. Students listened attentively to the talk.

Students’ feedback

I enjoyed the talk as it taught me more about Global warming and increased my general knowledge about Geography. It was also very entertaining.

- Ang Sze En, 2C, student, Punggol Secondary

The talk was interesting as it has educational videos so students would be attracted to watch. It teaches us the importance of reducing green house gases.

 - Erika Tang, 2C, student, PSS

I enjoyed the presentation on Global Warming. After the presentation, I thought that I could play a part to help Earth and encourage friends to do so too.

- Ryan Teo Rui Yang, 2D, student, PSS

Assembly talk @ Broadrick Secondary (Jan)

Ms Lalitha Raj, a teacher in the Environment Committee in Broadrick Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school on 14 Jan. This is the 2^nd year Broadrick Secondary invited us to conduct a talk in the school.

On 14 Jan, Earth Society team reached Broadrick Secondary at 7.10 am. We conducted a “Environmental Conservation” Assembly talk for Sec 1 to Sec 5 students from 7.30 am to 8.20 am. We presented on Overfishing in our Oceans, Deforestation on our Land, Green House Gas emissions in our Atmosphere, Loss in Biodiversity and Factory farming. We also introduce some environmental heros such as Dr Jane Goodall, Sea Shepherd and Dr James Hansen to the students. Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback

The talk was very informative, backed with a lot of real data and information. Gives students plenty of food for thought. Thank you for the informative and engaging talk about environmental conservation.  
- Lalitha Raj, Teacher, BSS

Very informative and relevant to what the students study in biology at upper sec.

It would be better if the speaker could speak a little slower. So much nuggets of Gold.   
- Amanda Lee, Teacher, BSS.

Very informative. Good to have more ideas how the audience can live it practically at home besides go green/ veg on Monday. - Lee Lau Yang, AED, T&L