Echo launches health contest in West Coast schools

The Environmental Community Health Organisation (Echo) has launched its Health Schools Competition at 14 schools in Region Three and plans to start its recycling project and clubs next month end.

According to a press release the participating schools are St Lawrence Primary, Blake Primary, Parika Salem Primary, Parika Backdam Primary, Ruby Backdam Primary, Greenwich Park Primary, Philadelphia Primary, Tushen Primary, Zeelugt Primary, Saraswat Primary, Uitvlugt Primary, Stewartville Primary, Meten-Meer-Zorg Primary and Leonora Primary.

A team of judges comprising environmental professionals will inspect the schools based on indicators including