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Tuesday, 01 May 2012 The Year 6 class from Triple C (Creative Christian Character)School celebrated their success as the winners of the 2012Disney s Planet Challenge (DPC), the in-school edition of DisneyFriends for Change, during a special awards ceremony held todayonboard the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Fantasy.This year, more than 1,300 Cayman students in 69 classes took partin DPC, to make a positive difference for the planet by takingactions at home, in the classroom and in their community. Led by teacher Sharmaine Campbell, the Year 6 students, equivalentto the fifth grade in the U.S., developed a Save the Wetlandsproject to preserve local areas by providing safe habitats for anumber of wildlife species, including blue iguanas, endemic to theregion, whistling ducks and upside-down jellyfish. The classpartnered with the local Department of Environment to betterunderstand threatened wetland areas in the Cayman Islands. Theclass also hosted public events to educate their community,developed plans to battle soil erosion across the islands andorganized a 5K walk to raise awareness for the protection of thesethreatened areas. The difference these students are making here in the CaymanIslands is more than commendable, said Shomari Scott, actingdirector of Tourism for the Cayman Islands. The students hardwork aligns with the Cayman Island Department of Tourism goals andwe couldn t be more proud of their dedication. A special awards ceremony commemorating their hard work was heldonboard the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Fantasy,where Captain Marco Nogara welcomed the winning students. On behalf of all of my officers and crew, we are honored torecognize these young environmental heroes, said Captain Marco. All of us at Disney Cruise Line are passionate and dedicated topromoting positive environmental stewardship. To see these studentstake that extra step and show their personal initiative in theirlocal community inspires us all. While onboard the Disney Fantasy, the students took part in ahands-on science-based activity and explored the ship s publicareas, taking part in interactive experiences utilizing newtechnology all while learning more about Disney s commitment tosupporting conservation worldwide. Earlier in April, two lucky students from the Year 6 class had theopportunity to attend a special two-day Disney s Kids and NatureCelebration at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista,Fla. The one-of-a-kind youth summit brought together outstandingyouth from around the globe and featured educational experienceswith leading conservationists, educators and designers working tofind new ways to protect the planet. Disney s Planet Challenge Created in 2003, Disney s Planet Challenge is the result of apartnership between Disney Cruise Line and the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The two-part programencourages children to take an active part in pledging to protectthe environment and problem solve environmental issues. The programis part of a global effort to inspire children for global good,which has engaged more than one million children worldwide. The program was created by The Walt Disney Company in 1994 toinspire students to be good stewards of the environment and empowerthem to make a difference at school, at home and in their localcommunities. It is among Disney s most significant inspirationalinitiatives, with similar programs spanning every state in the U.S.and with Disney Cruise Line, the Caribbean. Disney s Planet Challenge is part of Disney s Friends for Change,a multi-platform initiative that inspires kids and families aroundthe world to help people, communities, and the planet. Disney Cruise Line Environmental Programs Disney Cruise Line is committed to promoting positiveenvironmental stewardship through efforts focused on utilizing newtechnologies, increasing fuel efficiency, minimizing waste andpromoting conservation worldwide. Each year, cast and crew membersassist with separating and processing 1,200 tons of cans, bottlesand other recyclables. Annual volunteer coastal cleanups removeadditional thousands of pounds of garbage and debris fromshorelines each year, while other company programs, like Disney sPlanet Challenge, promote waste minimization and globalconservation efforts. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as LED Strip Profile Manufacturer , Waterproof LED Flood Lights Manufacturer, and more. For more , please visit T8 LED Tube Light today!
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