This Earth Day (April 22), Robert Bateman Secondary students in Abbotsford will celebrate their entries in the third annual BC Green Games, Science World's province-wide contest that rewards students' eco-actions. Winners of the contest, including 10 teams from grades K-7 and 10 teams from grades 8-12, were announced today and will receive $1,000 each for their school. Five Viewer's Choice winners will also receive $500 for their school.

The Green Team at Robert Bateman Secondary participates in recycling and composting initiatives and has introduced reusable cutlery and dishes, as well as a water cooler. Students have been very creative in making unique T-shirts from secondhand clothing items, green-inspired art projects, and light switch art. Projects can be viewed at bcgreengames.ca.

Meanwhile, Kari Hipwell, a teacher at Upper Sumas Elementary, has implemented a composting project at the school, which is going very well. The school also received support from Laura Midan from Abbotsford Community Services.

Students have set up large compost bins outside, along with smaller ice cream buckets with lids for smaller compost bins in each classroom.