We are honored to share that Terra Moyo International School has become the newest school in Kenya to be awarded the prestigious Green Flag! Sustainability initiatives form part of the school’s soul, with the name ‘Terra’ derived from Latin to mean ‘earth’ and ‘Moyo’ is a Swahili word meaning ‘heart’.
The school’s main focus is on biodiversity protection and reducing pollution. Situated next to the famous Karura forest (one of the main legacies of Africa’s first female Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai), the school radiates hope and a vision of hope that sees students walking in the footsteps of one of the greatest environmentalists of our time.
The school buildings themselves are not permanently constructed and outdoor walking pathways have not been paved, all ensuring minimum disturbance to the soil and living organisms. Classrooms have large open windows to maximize the use of natural light and allow students to experience biodiversity and the nearby forests from inside their classrooms.
Terra Moyo International School embraces both creativity and community in their environmental initiatives, contributing to acquisition of their Green Flag. One such initiative is their unique alternative to regular paint! To keep the students’ creativity flowing and the school’s waste to a minimum, local restaurants supply the school with flowers, from which the students and teachers squeeze out color to use for painting. Making the most of the nearby Karura Forest, the school also has a partnership with the Kenya Forest Service, giving each class the opportunity to spend one lesson in the forest, allowing the students to find meaning in the beauty of forest ecosystems and in the need for their conservation.
Congratulations to Terra Moyo International School on receiving the Green Flag!
