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Sustainability

Learning about sustainability focuses on understanding the relationships between the economy, culture and society, and the environment. Browse through our eco-resources below to learn more.

Creating A Sustainable Community

COVID-19 fallout could push half a billion people into poverty in developing countries

*direct text quoted from UNDP website - SDG Goal 1: No Poverty

Developing countries are most at risk during and in the aftermath of the pandemic, causing devastating social and economic crisis now and over the years to come. According to UNDP, income losses are expected to exceed $220 billion in developing countries, and an estimated 55% of the global population will have no access to social protection. These losses will reverberate across communities; impacting education, human rights and in the most severe cases, basic food security and nutrition.*

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Imagine bringing out the best in all people with your generous giving

To support the poorest and most vulnerable, the Alice Smith School Foundation will be launching 'Build Kindness' Campaign in partnership with Kechara Soup Kitchen. This campaign aims to provide living expenses and sustenance to 25 B40 families for one year. This programme also hopes to further advocate the Sustainable Development Goals 1: No Poverty and Goals 2: Zero Hunger. You can help us make a difference!

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IN THE NEWS

Cambridge University to divest from fossil fuels by 2030Future research funding will also be scrutinised in response to climate crisis

4.8 million meals for needy since 2016TESCO Stores (M) Sdn Bhd alongside Food Aid Foundation and Kechara Soup Kitchen have since October 2016 donated 4.8 million meals to the underprivileged.

OUR SCHOOL IN THE NEWS

2020 SEMI FINALIST - PIVOT AWARD

SustainaGals – Alice Smith Secondary Students

The passion for recycling and fast fashion has led two of our student teams to the semi-finals of the Global Goals Competition by GSL (Global Social Leaders) this year! Our successful teams have shown great teamwork and dedication to this project while benefiting both the environment and community including conducting a workshop with UNHCR children. ♻️

Watch their video for the highlights of their project, congratulations to our students and good luck!

Are you up for the challenge? We hope this will inspire your own sustainable actions at home!

KLASS Waste Reduction Challenge

During the stay at home, students and staff at Alice Smith took part in a series of challenges designed by our secondary school students in efforts to reduce plastic consumption at home.

In June 2020, the secondary school's Eco-team introduced the Waste Reduction Challenge in our school community as part of their Eco Enrichment and Community activity. Watch the video to see how our community have supported this initiative at home.

Watch our special eco-video produced by the talented Primary Campus students!

This video was cenceptualised as an entry submission for the COBIS Eco Films Award.

Learn more with our students about our sustainable actions on campus, and why it is important to start right from our classrooms.

Read The News

We share with you what's happening around the world revolving issues of climate change and environmental stewardship. Click directly on the news article to know more.

Can the Covid-19 plastic waste problem generate business opportunities?Amid an increase in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and packaged goods, Covid-19 has led to a significant spike in plastic waste. Although this has created some significant challenges for emerging markets, it has also provided opportunities for innovation in recycling.

Our new normal, in picturesSome places across the globe are beginning to ease their coronavirus restrictions. Businesses are reopening, as are some schools and sports leagues. But everything looks much different than what we are used to.

STAY AWARE

What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

The Guardian's health editor, Sarah Boseley, answers some of the most common and pressing questions surrounding the recent coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China

STAY SAFE

Protect yourself from COVID-19!

The new coronavirus is spread from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. Watch this short animation by the World Health Organisation to learn more about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself against it.

SELECTED SDG THEME FOR MARCH - GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

Clean WaterClean and safe water is essential for good health. How did access change over time? Where do people lack access?

‘Climate change should not be taken lightly’KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia takes a serious view on climate change, and will adopt measures, starting with more generation of renewable energy, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Nurturing eco-warriors among youthTHE Alice Smith School launched its Eco-Community Day with the presence of Selangor princess Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

Huge amount of fabric waste dumpedPETALING JAYA: Malaysians dumped a mind blowing 195,300 tonnes of fabric waste last year, with an expert saying that the bulk of this could have been recycled.