VPHS Magazine 2014 | Page 143

VPHS caring and serving spirit that all of us at Victoria Park High School have. All the projects we run are open for anyone to join. We accomplish tasks which benefit the environment, whilst like-minded, eco-conscious people, have fun together. ing truth about ‘canned lion hunting’. Our E.C.O. members enthusiastically marched along with a few hundred other people, waving placards and banners. Activities At School Flower badges made by E.C.O. members created a burst of colour which added to the joy of celebrating Spring Day. Funds raised from this event are used to assist with other projects. Ms. Jeni McGrath On-going projects are the Recycling Project (paper, cardboard, plastic and tin), the plastic Bread Tag collection and beach and neighbourhood clean-ups. Outing To Addo Elephant Park A wonderful Sunday was spent game-watching at Addo Elephant Park. Thank you to Mr Andrew Betts and Miss Paulet Meyer who accompanied us on the trip. Mr Betts was entertaining as he continually shared his knowledge of interesting facts about nature and wild life. The weather was superb and the braai enjoyable. The Core Of The Society We wish to thank the outgoing Board members of 2013/14, Deenolan Moodley (President) and Axel Akeer for showing enthusiasm, dedication and commitment. A special thanks to Deeno for initiating the Eco-Brick Project at V.P. The newly elected Board for 2014/15 already proves to be enthusiastic and holds great promise. They are Liyema Mandlake (newly appointed President), Erin Smith (newly appointed Vice-President), Kristen-Lee Harrington, Kaylyn Truter, Puseletso Funde, Bradley Sangani and Kayla Prince. We Welcome You! ECO is very much in keeping with the dedicated, 143