The winners in a number of competitions held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Schools have been announced by Masdar, the renewable energy company.
This year’s event featured competitions and educational programs, engaging thousands of students from more than 30 schools across Abu Dhabi.
A team from Al Yasmina School took the title of best ‘Junior Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge’ by focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability when they built the winning solar-powered car in a multi-school race.
High school students from Al Bateen Secondary School and elementary students from Al Yasmina School were crowned champions of the ‘Sustainable Home Model’ competition, which required the building of a miniature home and taking into account factors such as energy, sustainable materials, and water consumption and management.
“Bringing the schools together as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Schools provides a great way to showcase all they have learnt and an exciting finale for the initiative,” said Dr. Nawal Al Hosany, director of sustainability, Masdar.
“We’re delighted with the students’ enthusiasm for the programme, with many of them volunteering to participate in further activities,” added Nadine Hassan, head of social development and partnerships with Mubadala.
Additionally, the programme also included life-size sustainability board games, and infographics on key sustainability concepts. Teachers also received manuals with information on sustainability and conservation, as well as tips and pointers for future in-school projects.
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