Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, supporters in over 190 countries and territories unite, taking action on and raising awareness of the issues facing our one home.
But Earth Hour is more than just an hour for Earth – it’s a movement for our own futures, for the benefit of people and planet.
And it’s not only a symbol of solidarity – it’s a catalyst for change, harnessing the power of the crowd.
What is involved?
Taking part in Earth Hour is simple. All you need to do is turn off the lights at home for one hour starting at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday night to cut your carbon footprint. That doesn’t mean you have to sit in total darkness. You can light candles instead. There are lots of fun activities you can do during that hour. For example, having a candlelit dinner or storytelling session, or go for a walk and try and spot some star constellations in the sky. PLEASE POST PHOTOGRAPHS OF WHAT YOUR FAMILY DID DURING EARTH HOUR ON MS TEAMS AS THIS IS GOOD EVIDENCE FOR OUR NEXT ECO SCHOOLS FLAG.
EARTH HOUR POSTER COMPETITION
This year our school has signed up to take part in the Earth Hour poster competition. You can download the template for the poster at:
https://www.wwf.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-01/Earth_Hour_2022_Poster_Template.pdf
or https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/school-campaigns/earth-hour-schools#resources
On this page you can also download a fun activity pack and a presentation all about Earth Hour which explains why it is such a good thing to take part in.
You could win an endangered species animal adoption which means you would be helping to save them from extinction. Our school will earn a special certificate when our entries are sent in and you will earn lots of points for the Eco Leader board for taking part. Also, every school that enters will receive a FREE digital copy of Georgina Stevens’s Blue Peter award nominated book Climate Action; a great all-round book about the climate crisis and what we can all do to make positive change, with lots of inspiring examples of young change makers from around the world. You should upload your completed posters to the general page for your class with your name and class clearly displayed on them, so I can send your entries to the WWF website. The competition closes Friday 8th April 2022 at 5pm. Good Luck with your entry.
