The Aston Preston Hall Environmental Programme

The Aston Preston Hall Environment Programme is an exciting initiative which makes caring for the environment fun. It incorporates practical environmentally friendly tips for students residing in a university hall setting while inculcating in them a personal sense of responsibility for the environment on the wider campus, in their own communities and in the society as a whole. The programme uses hands-on methods to engage the following: 

  • Environmental hazards
  • Environmentally friendly practices
  • Groups & Organizations which work for the protection of the environment
  • Practical tips for caring for the environment in Aston Preston Hall
  • Safety & Security and the environment

Objectives

  • To promote cleanliness within the communal living space of the households
  • To foster greater awareness with regards to energy conservation methods on the clusters
  • To foster environmental awareness among the members of the Hall
  • To provide an opportunity for Prestonites to showcase their creative talents
  • To encourage recycling through the creation of fashion from plant matter and recyclable material
  • To educate Prestonites on safety and security concerns through various emergency safety drills

Schedule

Event

Date

International Coastal Clean Up Day

September 21, 2013

Clean Cluster and Energy Conservation Competition

September 23, 2013-November 22, 2013 &

January 27, 2014-March 28, 2014

Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 1

September 27, 2013

Fire and Safety Seminar

October 13, 2013

Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 2

October 26, 2013

Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 3

November 17, 2013

Blue Mountain Hike

January 16 - 18, 2014

Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 4

February 1, 2014

Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 5

March 1, 2014

Art and Craft from Garbage Competition

March 23, 2014

Fashion from Garbage Gala Night

March 23, 2014

Environmental Programme Original Song Competition

March 26, 2014

Most Environmentally Aware Prestonite Challenge 6

March 29, 2014

Emergency Fire Drill

Semester 2, 2014

Interested students should contact us today for more details.

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