The Aston Preston Hall Environment Programme is an exciting initiative which makes caring for the environment fun. It incorporates practical environmentally friendly tips for students residing in a university hall setting while inculcating in them a personal sense of responsibility for the environment on the wider campus, in their own communities and in the society as a whole. The programme uses hands-on methods to engage the following:
- Environmental hazards
- Environmentally friendly practices
- Groups & Organizations which work for the protection of the environment
- Practical tips for caring for the environment in Aston Preston Hall
- Safety & Security and the environment
Objectives
- To promote cleanliness within the communal living space of the households
- To foster greater awareness with regards to energy conservation methods on the clusters
- To foster environmental awareness among the members of the Hall
- To provide an opportunity for Prestonites to showcase their creative talents
- To encourage recycling through the creation of fashion from plant matter and recyclable material
- To educate Prestonites on safety and security concerns through various emergency safety drills
Schedule
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Event |
Date |
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International Coastal Clean Up Day |
September 21, 2013 |
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Clean Cluster and Energy Conservation Competition |
September 23, 2013-November 22, 2013 & January 27, 2014-March 28, 2014 |
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Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 1 |
September 27, 2013 |
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Fire and Safety Seminar |
October 13, 2013 |
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Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 2 |
October 26, 2013 |
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Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 3 |
November 17, 2013 |
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Blue Mountain Hike |
January 16 - 18, 2014 |
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Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 4 |
February 1, 2014 |
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Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 5 |
March 1, 2014 |
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Art and Craft from Garbage Competition |
March 23, 2014 |
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Fashion from Garbage Gala Night |
March 23, 2014 |
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Environmental Programme Original Song Competition |
March 26, 2014 |
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Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 6 |
March 29, 2014 |
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Emergency Fire Drill |
Semester 2, 2014 |
Interested students should contact us today for more details.