On a recent road trip, I was able to document 3 new schools for litter. Lillooet, Lytton and Merritt, BC.
While Lillooet was by far the worst of the three schools for trash and litter, Merritt wasn't too far behind it. less concentrated trash, but still a LOT of trash scattered all over the school grounds and especially around the perimeter.
And of course the nice surprise this trip was Lytton. I was significantly impressed by how clean their school ground were.
However, this report is on Merritt Secondary in Merritt, BC.
The school's CODE OF CONDUCT stipulates:
The Board of School Trustees believes and expects that students will conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect for self, others, property, and the environment.
In my opinion, the serious litter problem on the school does NOT reflect those standards, especially in regards to the respect for the environment.
I will email:
The principal of Merritt Secondary, Bill Lawrence
And District Superintendent, Dr Robert Peacock
It is my SINCERE hope that they can develop a LONG-TERM action plan with the students, school and community to help combat this growing problem of careless litter and trash in our neighbourhoods.
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Here is a VERY small sampling of the HUNDREDS of pictures and videos of garbage I took at and around the school today. I would estimate close to ONE THOUSAND of pieces of trash on school property!
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