Grand Erie Going Dark for Earth Hour

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 23, 2022

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n Saturday, March 26, at 8:30 p.m., Grand Erie will join millions of people across the globe in switching off the lights in our schools, offices and homes for one hour as part of Earth Hour, the largest grassroots movement for the environment. By taking part in this global “lights out” event, we will be acknowledging our commitment to #Connect2Earth this Earth Hour.

Earth Hour began as a single-city initiative in Sydney, Australia, back in 2007 and has since grown into a global movement with hundreds of millions of people from more than 7,000 cities and towns in more than 188 countries and territories. Today, Earth Hour aims to increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature, tackling the climate crisis, and working together to shape a brighter future for everyone. 

Schools in Grand Erie are encouraged to set an example for their communities and lead into Earth Hour on Friday, March 25, by engaging in various activities including:

• Discussing the human impact on our environment, and the importance of nature 
• Understanding the importance of a healthy environment and its impact on our health and well-being 
• Taking action by turning off lights and electronics for a one-hour period at school 
• Discuss where and how electricity is used, and the importance of conservation

Facility Services staff will turn off all non-essential lights in our schools and board sites at 8.30 p.m. to mark Earth Hour. In addition, we would like to encourage everyone to participate by turning off your lights at home during the event. Share the moment with family and friends, and consider how you can reduce your ecological footprint with commitments that benefit the planet beyond the hour.

Blood, Sweat & Cheers!

Port Dover Health & Fitness Centre & Port Dover Chiropractic Centre hosted the third annual community fundraiser "Blood Sweat & Cheers Port Dover" on Saturday, June 17, 2017! This 5 km obstacle fun run resulted in all proceeds donated to Lakewood Elementary and St. Cecilia's for outdoor recreational equipment and refurbishments to the Todd Eaton Memorial track. Lakewood Elementary School staff, parents and students are truly grateful for this support. Thank YOU!

Running Club - Wednesdays 3:15 to 4:15pm

Our focus will be track training for sprints and long distance.

Students should have proper footwear - running shoes not board shoes. A light jacket or sweater is often needed and track pants, capris or soccer style shorts.

The Running Club maintains a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere which allows all levels of runners to develop their running.

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