All GREEN Schools projects

Mr. Esposito and the Phys Ed Department in Archbishop O’Leary High School took a three day trip to Jasper National Park to learn about Alberta’s natural environment and its relation with our physical activity. The students enjoyed hiking, biking, and learning about wild fauna and flora. Mr. Esposito and the Phys Ed teachers showed their students how important it is to respect Alberta’s natural...

Mr. Normandeau and his Social Studies 10 Honours class in Archbishop O’Leary High School always dedicate part of his course to learn about the relation between Globalization, Sustainability, and Prosperity. This semester Mr. Normandeau’s students have worked with special emphasis on the concept of Ecological Footprint and the differences between North America and Europe. In order to better...

Donita Large, learning coach in Archbishop O'Leary High School, organized the Mother Earth Essentials for all our students and staff. Mother Earth Essentials was founded by Carrie Langevin who comes from a long line of Cree Medicine women. Her passion is sharing Aboriginal culture and the vehicle for her message is her teas . Carrie has based her company on traditional Aboriginal...

Computer Design students in Archbishop O'Leary High School apply their knowledge and environmental awareness to create an energy efficient home. Their assignment is to research cutting edge home efficiency technology and to design a house that uses at least four different types of efficiencies. Their goal is to create a net zero home for our Alberta climate.

Science 20 and Biology 20 students from Archbishop O'Leary High School became real scientists for one day. They were able to test the water quality of the North Saskatchewan River by studying indicators such us turbidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, and pH. The students also learned about Edmonton's River Valley, its history, and how we can better protect it.

Social Studies students in Archbishop O'Leary High School have applied their knowledge on democracy and responsible citizenship in a very special way. Mrs. D'Andrea organised a cleanup team for the community area to teach her students in a hands-on way that being a citizen also means keeping our neighbourhoods clean, therefore, taking responsibility of our own waste.

Dorothy Diana has shown her classmates how to be creative and practical at the same time. Using a water gallon and broken spoons, this student from Archbishop O’Leary High School has designed and built this beautiful lamp that can be hang or used as a table lamp. Congratulations to Dorothy and her teacher Mrs. Kutcher, for encouraging her students to reuse and to reduce our waste!

Christine, Louise and Sandy, from Archbishop O’Leary High School have decided to give a second use to an old car tire and some colorful fabric that was going to be thrown away. Using their knowledge and imagination, and with the help of Mrs. Kutcher, these students have created this comfortable Tire Chair, ready to use in class or at home.