Support from PARIS

PARIS is RWA's parent association. They sponsor and organize many events throughout the year. Thanks to the PARIS ECO FOCUS GROUP (part of the E-Team), they have given the E-Team a grant to purchase and plant trees around campus.

This contributed to our eco garden, but also in the Al Baraha area (hang out for secondary school near the track and field), as well as to provide a new shade area in the front gardens.

Thanks PARIS !

New Video!

Check out our newest video highlighting our most recent activities!
Whoop Whoop!

What can you do?

We all want to do our part to make this world a little greener! The World Wildlife Fund has some awesome resources for you to help make better choices at home...

First, Let's congratulate ourselves! 

At RWA we are already doing the 4 things recommended by WWF to 

"Make your school and classrooms a sustainable place."

• Encourage recycling - Our eco monitors and support staff are on top of making sure the recycling bins are used effectively!
• Switch off the lights and other appliances - Everyone at RWA (students, teachers, support staff, and even our dedicated principal) is committed to reducing electricity usage. This can be using natural light when possible, using automatic shutdowns of projectors and computers, and turning off all un-needed appliances.
• Walk or ride a bike to school - This isn't always possible in Dubai, but our community is committed! We also carpool and take busses. Sharing rides reduces transportation impact. 
• Pack a healthy lunch - From KG1 our teachers and health staff require healthy lunches be packed everyday. Our canteen is also green, using recycled paper plates rather than Styrofoam. 

RWA also follows WWF water saving tips and WWF energy saving tips - and we are using these to guide our ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW!

BUT NOW in 2016 - LET'S TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL! 

WWF has launched the One Plant Lifestyle (OPL) campaign. Check out their videos and introductions to the program here.

• The Ecological Footprint is an indicator of human pressure on nature. 
• Humanity is currently using the renewable resources of 1.5 Earths to meet our yearly demands for energy, food, shelter, and the things we do and buy.
• People living in richer, more developed countries generally have a higher Footprint than those living in less developed countries.  

Did you know that the UAE has one of the highest footprints in the world?

LET'S CHANGE THAT!

RWA aims to be a One Planet School, so we are currently undertaking a school wide environmental review. And now we need your help!

Do an environmental review of your own! 

1) Download the One Planet Lifestyle E-Book here.

2) Calculate YOUR personal ECO-Footprint:
There is one inside the E-Book, which is really great because it highlights the IMPACT of each activity.

OR you can use one of these WWF calculators... (We suggest using the UK-based calculator, but explore them all!)

3) THEN the comments section below, enter:
      (a) your actual footprint number and
      (b) 1 or 2 major steps that YOU can make in your daily life to reduce your footprint.

Try to be realistic!
Try to choose actions with a high impact!
Challenge your friends!

4) Then Play Games (with environmental themes of course) !!!
There are lots, for every level and age - And THEY ARE ALL SUPER COOL!

RWA wins ... Again!

RWA students participated in the 30 Day Eco-Challenge, sponsored by the Michigan State University - Dubai as part of the International Conference in Higher Education.

The competition chose the best environmental posters made by local students.  

RWA was the WINNER !

You might be asking... What? AGAIN?

YES, AGAIN!

RWA is AWESOME !

RWA Principal Julian Williams presents the trophy to the students at RWA!

Details of the competition

Here are some of the winning posters! 

RWA featured in Gulf News for Urban Gardening

Dubai is one of the fastest growing urban centers in the world. It should come as no surprise that Dubai schools are on the forefront of Urban Gardening. RWA and other schools in the area have been featured in a great Gulf News article.

Check out all the cool urban gardening Dubai students are doing! 

Have an ECO - New Year

Wow! Our Primary School Eco-monitors are a positive example of how we should all strive to be more ECO-FRIENDLY in our daily actions.

We want to highlight the great job that they are doing all year long.

Let's keep them in our minds as we make our own New Years Resolutions during our upcoming break.

Have a great Winter Holiday! Stay Green!

MAKE A GREEN LIFE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION!

Recycling in Action at RWA!

Do you know what actually happens to your trash after you put it in the bin?

Where does your recycling go?

The primary Eco-Team members learned all about trash and recycling from the education team of SUEZ Environment company. 

They got to see up close the equipment and machines used to efficiently keep our neighborhood clean. Keep your eyes out around campus for the SUEZ bins - and make sure to use them! 

Ask your E-Team members to tell you about what they have learned! 

Suez staff and the primary school E-Team pick up trash around the school. 

Another great lesson from SUEZ! 

Our trash goes there?

Have a Clean Thanksgiving Weekend! 

E-Team in Action!

On Monday the 9th of November 30 members of the secondary school E-Team came together to make the Dubai beaches better. Sponsored by SUEZ Environment company, the beach clean was a great success!

Our very energetic and motivated members cleaned 5.16 kg of trash from the beach!  

A HUGE THANK YOU to SUEZ / SITA TrashCo for organizing, educating, and supporting the E-Team with souvenirs and badges for the winning team.

The day started with a lesson from the SUEZ team for the RWA students about beach cleaning machines - which are great - but that need a helping human hand to get the beaches spotless! 

The Suez sponsors helped organizing teams and equipping them with bags, water, and trash grabbers. 

Making a difference on the iconic beaches of Dubai!

Weighing the waste!

Congratulations to the RWA E-Team for a job well done! 

RWA in the NEWS!

Enjoy this article about a tree planting competition that RWA won! GO STALLIONS!

Primary School First Assembly

During the first assembly in the Primary School, the E-Team members performed a short skit about being environmentally concerned! Way to go! 

Eco Team environmental skit at the first primary school assembly.