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Planting Seeds of Change

So often we hear people say, “I am just one person. What difference can I make?” History—particularly the history of our South Africa—shows us what a few thoughtful committed citizens can achieve: voting rights for women, better wages for workers, equal treatment no matter what your racial background.

At Dominican a few thoughtful, committed students have joined forces with the life sciences teachers to make the campus more beautiful, and raise awareness of the environmental impact we make through our everyday choices. Some projects for 2012 include: 1) raising money through paper recycling; 2) improving the school's minimal green space; and 3) a green fashion show featuring items made from recycled materials. 

This week we broke ground on our first green space improvement project, tilling soil compacted by thousands of feet over many years. After two days of hard work from the environmental club, and seeds generously donated from Mr. Whitaker, we hope to see new shoots bloom on the once barren soil.
If you have any resources to offer, or have ideas on how we can be a greener school, share them by e-mail: hmarriott@dominican.co.za