Why Our School is Pursuing the Live Simply Award
At St. Mary's, we believe that living simply is not just about reducing our environmental impact, but also about fostering a mindset that prioritizes sustainability, kindness, and mindful choices. That’s why we are excited to be working towards the Live Simply Award, an initiative that encourages individuals and communities to make positive changes that benefit the planet, people, and local communities.
By striving for the Live Simply Award, we aim to:
- Promote Sustainability: Through small, everyday actions—like reducing waste, conserving energy, and recycling—we hope to inspire our students and staff to take steps towards a greener future.
- Encourage Mindful Living: We want to create an environment where students and staff reflect on the resources we use, the products we consume, and how we can live more consciously in harmony with the world around us.
- Build Stronger Communities: The Live Simply Award challenges us to be more aware of our role in our local and global communities, encouraging service, compassion, and responsibility towards others.
The journey to earning the Live Simply Award will involve engaging students, teachers, and families in activities and discussions that promote these values. We are committed to helping our school become a place where simplicity, care for the environment, and respect for others are part of our everyday practice.
We hope that this initiative will inspire all of us to think more deeply about our actions and make a lasting, positive impact on our world.