There's a Chinese proverb that says that a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. In it's essence this statement recognizes that even in enormous tasks the journey is often in small increments but purposeful. This is often how sustainability seeps into our school culture as well.
Case in point: How many of you have, as you arrived at the Ampang campus, noticed the new solar panel that sits atop the guard house? Have your children told you about the four new fans that are now placed there for their convenience as they wait for a ride in the afternoon? Do they know that a small plug is now available for charging their phones/computers?
The project - entirely "off grid" was made possible through an Annual Fund donation last year and was put into place as our first school days of the year were underway. It also charges battery with enough energy to last for over five hours over the course of the night and, of course, during daylight as well.
The project serves the purpose of intertwining the physical campus with the learning of our students, and providing an example of the use of alternative energy including its benefits and, of course, challenges. Already the structure is being studied by a group of IB students for their group four projects.
So, whether you notice those types of things or not, little changes are being made to our campus due to the support and engagement of our community. It's the little steps that, added together, build on a journey well beyond 1,000 miles.
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