Labuan International School successfully organized its first Earth Day Celebration this year. Fifteen primary and secondary schools in Labuan and 180 students participated in the storytelling, public speaking, essay writing, drawing, and poster contests.
The Earth Day Celebration is aimed at raising awareness among students on the importance of environmental protection, as well as fostering an appreciation of Mother Earth, and was launched by YB Datuk Rozman Isli, the Member of Parliament of Labuan at the tree planting event on 22 April.
LIS also invited the Founder and CEO of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, MrWong Siew Te, and his educational outreach team from Sepilok, Sandakan to give an educational talk for the first time in Labuan. MrWong shared the importance of forest conservation to Earth’s biodiversity with an attractive and informative presentation. He also explained how Sun Bears play a role as “tree planters” and “forest engineers” for the inhabitants in the woods.
The Earth Day Celebration was joined by several organizations and companies who participated in the Earth Day poster exhibition, including Local Agenda 21 team from Urban Services Department, Labuan Corporation, Labuan Marine Park Department, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Bank Rakyat, CIMB, Taylor’s University, and Parents Avenue Magazine.
By Kimlee Choy
This post was originally published in The Expat Magazine (June 2016) which is available online or in print via a free subscription.
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