On Friday April 21st, the Upper School students celebrated Earth day. The students rotated between classrooms and participated in various Earth day activities. One room showed a video about Isle de Jean Charles off the coast of Louisiana which is experiencing extreme coastal erosion due to environmental issues and climate change. In another room, the students created sculptures using only items they have recycled. We voted on which sculpture was the most creative, had the most recycled pieces used, and which was the minimalist. In addition to creating art out of recycled objects, the students also created solar ovens that harness the sun’s energy to cook food items. At the end of the day the Upper School went on a nature hike on the Blackwater Creek Trail, where we visited the Hollins Mill dam. Overall it was a great day and we all enjoyed the fresh air!
