Don Bosco School Leads Massive Green Drive on World Environment Day

by: Fr. Blasius Tete sdb, IND  

DON BOSCO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, Doomdooma, Upper Assam, marked World Environment Day 2026 with a large-scale environmental awareness campaign. The event included a tree plantation drive that united 3,008 students, 94 teachers, and members of the Past Pupils Association of Doomdooma. Together, they promoted ecological responsibility.

Dr Fr. Amil Kujur, SDB, the school's Principal, led the programme, demonstrating the institution’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement.

Mr Muhammad Samshuldin, a representative of the Past Pupils Association and its Local President, Provincial Delegate, and Assistant President, attended the event as Chief Guest. He addressed the gathering and urged students and staff to embrace the campaign slogan: “Each One Plant a Tree for the Entire Humanity.” He stressed that every sapling planted is an investment in a healthier future. He highlighted the importance of collective action to combat climate change and environmental degradation.

The celebrations began with an awareness programme to sensitise students to pressing environmental challenges. Students performed a short skit highlighting issues like pollution, deforestation, and climate change. Colourful placards with environmental messages and slogans were displayed across the campus. These reinforced the school’s “Don Bosco Go Green” campaign and encouraged students to adopt sustainable habits.

A major highlight was the tree plantation drive. Students from LKG to Class X actively planted saplings within and around the campus. The initiative aimed to instil ecological consciousness and promote long-term environmental stewardship.

Senior students in Classes XI and XII participated in essay-writing and poster-making competitions based on the World Environment Day theme: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” These activities gave students a platform to express ideas on sustainability and showcase their creativity and awareness.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Fr. Amil Kujur emphasised that conservation should be a continuous commitment, not just a once-a-year observance. He encouraged students to become environmental ambassadors by reducing waste, conserving water, and planting trees in their communities.

The programme ended with a collective pledge by students and staff to work towards a greener, more sustainable future. This reaffirmed the school’s dedication to nurturing environmentally responsible citizens.