2024 WATER AWARENESS PROGRAMME (STORYTELLING) Little Water Warriors!”

Prepared by Dr Ng Si Ling

Between June and December 2024, five storytelling sessions were held at kindergartens, welfare homes, and primary schools, reaching approximately 190 children aged 5 to 15 and 22 teachers. The primary goal of the program was to raise awareness about water conservation and the vital role water plays in daily life. Children were introduced to various water-related topics through interactive storytelling, engaging them in discussions about the sources of freshwater, the importance of water, and the need to conserve it for future generations.

The program featured a range of activities, including storytelling, art, craft projects, and practical tips on water conservation. Through these activities, the children learned how water is essential for various aspects of life, such as agriculture, industry, and personal use. They were also taught simple yet effective ways to save water in their daily routines, helping them understand how small actions can have a big impact on preserving this precious resource. The hands-on activities allowed the children to creatively express their newfound knowledge while reinforcing the lessons.

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Water Awareness Education Programmes and Handover Ceremony for the Rainwater Harvesting Project – 21 – 23 October 2024, Bachok, Kelantan.

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Program Pendidikan Kesedaran Air dan Majlis Penyerahan Projek Penuaian Air Hujan – 21 – 23 Oktober 2024, Bachok, Kelantan.
Dari 21 hingga 23 Oktober, Persatuan Pengamatan Air Pulau Pinang menganjurkan program Pendidikan dan Kesedaran Air serta Majlis Penyerahan Projek Penuaian Air Hujan di SMK Pak Badol, SK Sri Kemudi dan SK Seribong.

Objektif utama sesi pendidikan tersebut adalah sama seperti yang dahulu iaitu untuk memupuk kesedaran kepada para pelajar tentang masalah air di peringkat antarabangsa, kebangsaan dan negeri serta manfaat menggunakan air hujan sebagai sumber harian air sekunder yang bersih. Dalam program tersebut, pihak Persatuan Pengamatan Air Pulau Pinang juga menunjukkan cara operasi sebuah sistem penuaian air hujan yang telah dipasang di sekolah serta sistem UV yang membekalkan air bersih tahap minuman.

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Students Explore Aquatic Sciences (SEAS) Camp 2024 – 19th September 2024, Universiti Sains Malaysia

The Student Explore Aquatic Sciences (SEAS) Camp 2024 was a resounding success at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Led by Dr. Chee Su Yin, the camp featured a dedicated team of staff, postgraduate students, research officers, research assistants, and interns from the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), USM, along with support from Water Watch Penang, Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang, and Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang. A total of 30 primary school students, aged 13 to 17, participated alongside two teachers.

The camp featured three engaging activities at various USM locations. The first, led by Associate Professor Dr. Lee Hooi Ling from the School of Chemical Sciences, was supported by interns from CGSS and Water Watch Penang. In this hands-on session, students tested the pH levels of drinking water and created sodium alginate worms/beads, enhancing their understanding of scientific principles.

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Negalitres for Schools : River and Water Education Programme at SK Seri Indah – 20th August 2024

On August 20th, 2024, Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully conducted the “Negalitres for Schools” River and Water Education Program at SK Seri Indah. A total of 141 students from Standard 5 and Standard 6 and 12 teachers, including a Teacher Coordinator, Cikgu Syaharizan, attended this program from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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Negalitres for School- River and Water Education Program at SMK Jelutong – 20th August 2024

Water Watch Penang (WWP) successfully held the “Negalitres for Schools” River and Water Education Program at SMK Jelutong on August 20, 2024. The event ran from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and involved nearly 200 students from Form 1 to Form 3. The objectives of this program were to raise awareness among students about global water challenges and the importance of minimizing water consumption. WWP Education Officers, Ms. Atiqah and Ms. Fatin Azahara, were the presenters of this event, with assistance from three interns—Ms. Fatin Amira, Ms. Husna, and Ms. Khor Ci Shan.

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