Earlier this year, Overstrand Municipality launched a competition on energy efficiency among public schools in the area. The primary objective was to raise awareness among learners about the importance of adopting sustainable energy practices.
Hawston Primary walked away as winners for the video category, with Lukhanyo Primary in Zwelihle walking away as winners in the primary school poster category and Hawston Secondary in the high school poster category of the Overstrand Municipality’s Energy Efficiency School Competition.
The learners who participated in the competition secured R10 000 for their respective schools to invest in energy efficiency projects.
Participants from Hawston Primary who submitted a video to demonstrate their understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability were Haybré Cloete, Onothando Dilikahqo, Hailey Gillion, Curtley Hendricks, Caden Isaacs, Kay-Lee Jacobs, Wyan Jacobs, Schyler Rudolph, Tamzin Skinner and Starlynn Titus.
The Science Club of Lukhanyo Primary School which took part in the poster and video competition included Oyintando Mnyanzeli, Yibanathi Dlulani, Oyintando Mqini, Sithembiso Somtsewu, Likho Nofuma, Iva Nikelo, Sinesipho Mpayipheli, Leroy Ngcizinyathi, Asithandile Qumba and Asonele Lusawana.
Hawston Secondary’s participants in the video and poster competition were Layla Henn, Janica Bruintjies, Avuzwa, Azaleah Smith and Jonele Klaster.
The prize money will be handed over once the schools specified their intended projects for the money.
Overstrand Municipality is part of the Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) programme funded by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The Municipality received grant funding for the replacement of streetlighting with Energy efficient LED lighting in all Overstrand distribution areas. Part of the requirements is to spend 1% of that grant funding on creating an energy awareness campaign.
Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie, thanked the schools that participated in the Energy Challenge. She praised the entrants for their understanding of energy efficiency, which was clearly demonstrated through their creative posters and video clips.
