Town of Caledon announces winner of its Climate Change School Video Contest

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A grade 2 class from Southfields Village Public School is the winner of the Town of Caledon Climate Change Video Contest. 

In recognition of Earth Day (April 22, 2017), the Town of Caledon invited all local schools (K1 to Grade 12) to participate in its Climate Change School Video Contest. Schools were asked to create a video showcasing their ideas about how the community can reduce the production of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Caledon. 

“The Town has a long history of taking action on climate change,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “When you see the creativity and passion of the kids in these videos, you can’t help but share their enthusiasm. Their energy definitely influences our thinking as we update our official Climate Change Action Plan.” 

Under the direction of Ms. Denreyer, the grade 2 class produced a video called “This Earth,” which, along with other submissions, is currently viewable at caledon.ca/climatechange. 

Starting this weekend, the winning video will be featured at Landmark Cinemas in Bolton during the month of May. The class will also present their video to Town Council and they will receive a free pizza lunch. 

The following schools received honorable mentions: 

  • Best Video Song:
    Belfountain Public School
    Teacher: Ms.Haines

 

  • Best Video Artwork:
    Caledon Central Public School, Grade 6 Class
    Teacher: Ms.Jonkers-Bordonali

 

  • Best Actions/Ideas Shared:
    St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School
    Teacher: Mme de Groot

 

  • Most Educational Message:
    St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School, Grade 6 class
    Teacher: Ms. Hassberger

 

  • Best Rap song:
    SouthFields Village Public School, Jaiden Madu, Grade 4F3
    Teacher: Mme Ens

 

  • Most Inspiring Message:
    Ellwood Memorial Public School, Grade 5 class
    Teacher: Ms. Vanderdoelen

 

  • Most Creative Format of Delivery:
    Credit View Public School, Grade 1/2 class
    Teacher: Ms Lunn

 

About the Town of Caledon Climate Change Action Plan 

In 2003, the Town became a member of Partners for Climate Protection - a network of over 200 Canadian Municipalities who have committed to climate change action. Since then the Town has continued to take action on climate change on both a corporate and community level through its Corporate Energy Plan (CEP) and Community Climate Change Action Plan (CCCAP). The Action Plan is comprised of a suite of actions focused on reducing GHG emissions across several sectors in Caledon. For more information, visit caledon.ca/climatechange. 

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Media Contact: Town of Caledon
Laura Johnston | Strategic Initiatives | 905.584.2272 x.4108 | laura.johnston@caledon.ca

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