Unit 1 - 1.6 The Alchemy of Nature — English STD 10 — Question

ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATIONS

Nagpur, June 7: World Environment Day' was celebrated in New Era School with great fanfare on June 5. The main purpose of the celebration was to spread awareness about the need to protect the environment and the ways to do it.
The day was flagged off by a tree plantation drive in the locality. Three hundred quick-growing trees, which do not need much water on a daily basis, were planted near the school wall and in the surrounding area. An eminent environmentalist, Mr. A.T. Ali, spoke on the ways to protect the environment. He also judged the 'Posters and Photographs' exhibition and gave away prizes for the best entries. Environmentally- friendly articles, like disposable plates and cups made from bamboo and banana stem, bags made from leaf waste, etc. were on sale. Students gave power-point presentations on the threats to the environment. Last but not least, was the spirited debate on the topic 'Man: The worst enemy of the Environment.
All in all, the day was a great success, and has certainly made a difference to the way we view our environment.

- Josh Matthew New Era School.