"Clearing Plates, Protecting the Earth"... Godal Elementary's Special Arbor Day in Gokseong

A Unique Cafeteria Event Led by Students
"Earth Love Coins" Awarded for Clean Plates
Environmental Quizzes Add Fun through Capsule Draws

Godal Elementary School in Gokseong County, South Jeolla Province, has drawn attention by organizing a unique event led by students to practice carbon neutrality in daily life in celebration of Arbor Day.

According to Godal Elementary School on April 3, a special event commemorating Arbor Day was recently held in the school cafeteria under the leadership of the student club "Earth Love Environmental Dure," aiming to reflect on the significance of Arbor Day.

Students of Godal Elementary School are spinning a capsule toy machine with coins earned by clearing leftover food during the "Arbor Day Commemorative Unique Event" held on campus. Provided by Godal Elementary School

This event was designed to go beyond a one-off tree-planting activity. By combining the goal of reducing food waste in school meals with quizzes, it encouraged children to directly practice environmental protection in their everyday lives.

The core program of the day was the "Zero Food Waste Challenge." Marking Arbor Day, the event aimed to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging students to finish all their food without leaving leftovers. Students who emptied their trays received "Earth Love Coins" from the nutrition teacher, and used these coins to spin a capsule vending machine containing Arbor Day-related quizzes.

Inside the capsules were a variety of quizzes related to the environment, including the origin of Arbor Day, the importance of trees, and measures to respond to the climate crisis. Students who answered correctly received "Earth Love Gifts," which generated enthusiastic participation.

The capsule contained quizzes about the origins of Arbor Day and ways to respond to the climate crisis. Provided by Godal Elementary School

In particular, students from the "Earth Love Environmental Dure," who organized the event, took the lead by directly explaining the importance of healthy eating habits and environmental protection to their peers, further adding to the significance of the event. Through the quizzes, students once again understood that Arbor Day is not just a simple holiday but a day to cultivate a greener country and protect the Earth.

A representative from Godal Elementary School said, "Seeing the children cherish their food and enjoy solving environmental quizzes, I could see a bright future for our planet. We will continue to support various environmental education programs so that the children of the Seomjingang area can learn the wisdom of coexisting with nature and gain the confidence that small actions can change the world."

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