Environmental Awareness and Conservation

The video highlights various environmental initiatives at St. Dominic's, including tree planting to enhance biodiversity and reduce carbon footprints, recycling efforts to minimize plastic waste, and Earth Day pledges by students. It showcases the eco club's activities, such as a sunflower competition and bee conservation projects. The video also covers a beach cleanup event and an eco hero award ceremony. Additionally, it discusses the school's participation in the switch-off program and its alignment with COP26, emphasizing sustainability and energy conservation.

What is one of the main benefits of planting trees as mentioned in the video?

• They provide shade for students.

• They increase biodiversity and reduce carbon footprint.

• They are a source of wood for construction.

• They improve the aesthetic value of the school.

What percentage of plastic bottles are currently recycled in the UK?

• 60%

• 75%

• 45%

• 30%

How much space in the landfill does a single ton of recycled plastic save?

• 15 cubic meters

• 30 cubic meters

• 10 cubic meters

• 23 cubic meters

What is one of the pledges made by students for Earth Day?

• To travel more frequently.

• To use more plastic products.

• To conserve water by reducing shower time.

• To plant more trees.

What is the significance of sunflowers in the eco club's activities?

• They are used in art projects.

• They are sold for fundraising.

• They provide food for bees and birds.

• They are used for decoration.

Who visited the school to talk about the importance of bees?

• A gardener and a principal.

• A scientist and a student.

• A beekeeper and a representative from the West Belfast Partnership.

• A local farmer and a teacher.

What was the purpose of the beach cleanup at Helen's Bay?

• To organize a beach party.

• To build sandcastles.

• To collect seashells.

• To make the beach safer for visitors and marine life.

What did the students win for their eco hero design?

• A certificate of appreciation.

• A laptop and funding for an eco project.

• A set of gardening tools.

• A trip to a national park.

What is the purpose of the switch-off program?

• To reduce energy consumption.

• To promote the use of electric cars.

• To encourage more outdoor activities.

• To increase the use of solar panels.

Which organization partnered with the school for the switch-off program?

• Greenpeace

• Friends of the Earth

• World Wildlife Fund

• Energy Saving Trust Foundation