Three Chatham-Kent (CK) schools were awarded a top 5 BLOOM rating for their entries into the G.R.E.E.N. Schools Competition, formerly known as ‘Schools in Bloom’.
All competitors received a native Carolinian Tulip Tree to further green their schoolyards.
A.A. Wright Public School, and Wallaceburg District Secondary School in Wallaceburg and Lambton Kent Composite School in Dresden additionally won a $100 gift certificate for their exceptional 5 BLOOM entries. These prizes are compliments of Ross’ Nurserymen in Chatham, All Seasons Nursery and Flowers in Wallaceburg, and Sherry’s Perennials in Cedar Springs.
Competitors are evaluated on a school tour and written submissions that demonstrate their efforts within the following categories:
G – Greening & Gardening in Schoolyard
R – Recycling & Conservation Activities
E – Educational Link to the Environment & Outdoors
E – Engagement of Staff & Students in Community
N – Neat & Tidy Efforts
If you would like to enter your school for the 2014/2015 school year, just let us know what great things you’ve got going on in the five G.R.E.E.N. Schools judging criteria! The deadline for submissions is May15, 2015.
Applications are available through Chatham-Kent Communities in Bloom by visiting www.chatham-kent.ca or by calling 519.360.1998.
Here are photos from the tree plantings:
A.A. Wright
WDSS
LKCS
