Manama: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB), Junior Wing, celebrated National Tree Week with a series of engaging activities, including a tree plantation drive, to promote environmental awareness and encourage students to become responsible stewards of nature.The initiative underscored Bahrain’s commitment to environmental sustainability through its National Afforestation Plan, which aims to plant 3.6 million trees by 2035, and the Kingdom’s vision of achieving net-zero carbon neutrality by 2060.
The celebration highlighted the importance of protecting green spaces, conserving natural resources and adopting sustainable practices.
The highlight of the programme was a tree-planting ceremony led by Hon. Vice-Chairman & Hon.
Member – HSSE and Sports Dr Mohammed Faizal, Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian;; Hon. Asst.
Secretary & Hon. Member – Academics Ranjini Mohan; Hon. Member – Projects and Maintenance
Mithun Mohan; Principal Santha Kumar Dasari; Junior Wing Principal Pamela Xavier; and Vice-
Principal Priya Laji. Head Teachers, coordinators, staff members, members of the Prefect Council and students joined the plantation drive at various locations across the campus, demonstrating their collective commitment to a greener environment.
A special assembly was organised to sensitise students to the importance of environmental conservation. An informative video presentation highlighted the ecological benefits of trees, while the Head Girl Yana Febish delivered a speech emphasising the significance of National Tree Week and the need to preserve nature. The Junior Wing Nature Club further strengthened the initiative by generously contributing numerous plants to the school.
Students and staff also took an environmental pledge to plant more trees and practise the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Posters, speeches and a musical presentation added colour to the celebrations, conveying the message of environmental responsibility and sustainable living.
Congratulating Team Riffa, ISB Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese appreciated the collective efforts of the management, teachers and students in fostering environmental consciousness among young learners.Through this initiative, ISB Junior Wing reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing environmentally responsible citizens and inspiring the younger generation to contribute towards a greener, cleaner and more sustainable future.
