Here at Harmony International School, we focus on sustainability. Our mission is to nurture children to “be able to decide for themselves, to have a multicultural mind, to be able to follow rules and value each other’s individuality and to care for all living things.” We’re always working toward a sustainable society with our programs. Sustainability is a priority here at the school, but it requires the whole family to make a difference in the world!
What is sustainability?
Years ago in 1987, the United Nations wanted everyone to focus on the negative effects of industry and globalization on the environment. They created a document called, “Our Common Future,” where they suggested ways that everyone in the world could work against the damages of climate change and population growth. In their document, the U.N. told us to focus on three important things: environmental protection, social development, and economic growth.
Here at the school, we encourage our students to think of creative ways to protect the environment. While they’re learning English, they’re also learning the value of taking care of one another and nature, thinking of creative ways to be helpful and kind. We encourage their social growth by English interactions, and encourage them to discuss ways to help the planet and others.
Why do we need it?
Our earthly resources like fresh air, clean water, and pure nature are all limited. We teach our children ways that they can preserve and protect their environment. Our children learn about the reasons we need sustainability every week when we go to the park. At the park, our students interact with nature, find leaves, watch bugs, and play games outside so they can understand the value of nature.
At the school, the kids learn where their food comes from, how to grow things, and how to recycle. They’re always learning the value of reusing items and minimizing waste for the sake of our big beautiful world!
How does our family practice sustainability?
Bringing the lessons we learn about taking care of our precious world home can be fun! As a family, you can take a trip to a farm or garden where your kids learn more about the origins of their food. As a family, you can participate in volunteer activities like a beach cleanup or collecting materials to be recycled.
Instead of buying new items, you can teach your children that used items are just as good. Long term, buying secondhand is always better for the environment! Even taking a trash bag on your family walk, collecting trash to beautify your area as you walk together, is a sustainable activity! Together with your kids, you can be the change that this world needs! As we have learned while studying English, a little bit of effort can go a long way.
今から数年前の1987年、国連は産業とグローバリゼーションが環境に与える負の影響に目を向けさせようとしました。国連は”Our Common Future(私たちの共通の未来)”という文書を作成し、気候変動や人口増加による被害に対して、世界中の誰もが取り組める方法を提案したのです。その中で国連は、環境保護、社会開発、経済成長という3つの重要事項に焦点を当てるよう、私たちに伝えました。
Here at Harmony International School, we focus on sustainability. Our mission is to nurture children to “be able to decide for themselves, to have a multicultural mind, to be able to follow rules and value each other’s individuality and to care for all living things.” We’re always working toward a sustainable society with our programs. Sustainability is a priority here at the school, but it requires the whole family to make a difference in the world!
What is sustainability?
Years ago in 1987, the United Nations wanted everyone to focus on the negative effects of industry and globalization on the environment. They created a document called, “Our Common Future,” where they suggested ways that everyone in the world could work against the damages of climate change and population growth. In their document, the U.N. told us to focus on three important things: environmental protection, social development, and economic growth.
Here at the school, we encourage our students to think of creative ways to protect the environment. While they’re learning English, they’re also learning the value of taking care of one another and nature, thinking of creative ways to be helpful and kind. We encourage their social growth by English interactions, and encourage them to discuss ways to help the planet and others.
Why do we need it?
Our earthly resources like fresh air, clean water, and pure nature are all limited. We teach our children ways that they can preserve and protect their environment. Our children learn about the reasons we need sustainability every week when we go to the park. At the park, our students interact with nature, find leaves, watch bugs, and play games outside so they can understand the value of nature.
At the school, the kids learn where their food comes from, how to grow things, and how to recycle. They’re always learning the value of reusing items and minimizing waste for the sake of our big beautiful world!
How does our family practice sustainability?
Bringing the lessons we learn about taking care of our precious world home can be fun! As a family, you can take a trip to a farm or garden where your kids learn more about the origins of their food. As a family, you can participate in volunteer activities like a beach cleanup or collecting materials to be recycled.
Instead of buying new items, you can teach your children that used items are just as good. Long term, buying secondhand is always better for the environment! Even taking a trash bag on your family walk, collecting trash to beautify your area as you walk together, is a sustainable activity! Together with your kids, you can be the change that this world needs! As we have learned while studying English, a little bit of effort can go a long way.
今から数年前の1987年、国連は産業とグローバリゼーションが環境に与える負の影響に目を向けさせようとしました。国連は”our Common Future(私たちの共通の未来)”という文書を作成し、気候変動や人口増加による被害に対して、世界中の誰もが取り組める方法を提案したのです。その中で国連は、環境保護、社会開発、経済成長という3つの重要なことに焦点を当てるよう、私たちに伝えました。