Upper Primary School
ASIA - INDIA
About the School
School name: Upper Primary School
Country: India
SW Implemented by: WWF India
Language: Hindi
Principal(school director): Mrs. Vandana Bhardwaj
Number of Students: 205
Age of students: 10-15 years
Address: Upper Primary School, Rooth Bangar, Anupshahr, Bulandshahr, Pin code - 203390, Uttar Pradesh, India
Waterschool Activity: Web of Life, Water Quality Testing exercise
Any other interesting Waterschool activities: River Health Assessment (RHA), Nature Trail
Interesting facts about the school: Teachers and children realized the importance of toilets and sanitation in the school and managed to construct a girl's toilet. Students developed a kitchen garden in school and use greywater for watering plants. This school was the first Waterschool to completely stop the use of plastic with the help of Eco Clubs and are trying to reduce the use of plastic at their homes too with the help of Bal Mitras.
Messages from the ground
“We live near the river, we worship it and at the same time we pollute it, we all have to understand that river is very important for us and others who live far away. We have learned in Waterschool about the current situation of water resources. I had made a group and aware others about water conservation and will do whatever I can to save water”.
Neelgagan, Water Champion, Upper Primary School, Rooth Bangar, Bulandshahr
“I teach other students about handwashing methods. I also made a compost pit at home and explain to people of my village why water saving is important and how small acts could save a huge amount of water. Whenever I see someone misusing the submersible, I immediately check them.”
Joravar Singh, Water Champion, Upper Primary School, Rooth Bangar, Bulandshahr
“Our school has changed a lot after Waterschool classes. We have constructed a girls’ toilet with the help of the Block Education Officer and Gram Pradhan. We have banned plastic use and improved sanitation in school.”
Kusum Lata, Master Waterschool Trainer, Upper Primary School, Rooth Bangar, Bulandshahr
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