BEES (Be Eco Students) is an entirely Pao School student-led and managed public service organisation that advocates environmental protection, beginning from the little things.
BEES was founded in April 2015 as a result of a successful initiative to sell used school uniforms and books at Pao School’s annual Eco Fair. Funds from the proceeds were used to support the charities of their choice. BEES hopes to continue focusing on organising events, raising funds and new ways for all to begin protecting the Earth’s natural resources.
I want to make this world a better place, and it all starts with us! Like our art teacher said: ‘before you throw any items away, take a moment to think whether they can be re-used.’ I am very happy to see classmates wearing the uniforms we’ve sold.
Jeff
I’ve always understood how important it is for us to protect the environment, but with BEES, I can communicate my ideas with other people who share the same understanding. I also enjoy working with others – we coordinate activities together, draft action plans, share our ideas with the principals, recruit our friends as volunteers. It’s loads of fun!
Michelle
I designed the BEES’ logo and posters, and also communicate with the school to inform them of our upcoming initiatives. BEES remind us not to waste, to use the things that already exist, such as our old school uniforms, turning them into very creative things. Last year we used funds we earned from selling second-hand school uniforms to support children in earthquake-stricken Nepal. This year, funds raised were used to support the school's annual fund.
Aria
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