Greening the Antigua Grammar School

St. John’s Antigua - Thursday 2 January 2020… - The Executive of Antigua and Grammar School past students group AGS Blax Stars has reached out the Purely COE Director Conrod Hunte for support in its give back initiatives for the school as it relates to sustainable development. Among the issues discussed was a possible partnership in Greening the School whereby students will study the fundamental pillars that are essential for sustainable Green School. Specific areas such as reducing environmental impact including reducing energy and water use, cutting back on fossil fuel used in transportation, reducing waste headed to landfill and protecting natural habitats.

On Tuesday the AGS Blax Stars Executive lead by the Chairman, Thomas Greenaway and Secretary Ivor Walker met with the Mr. Sam Roberts, principal of the Antigua Grammar School to discuss a possible Tri- partied partnership with Purely COE for the greening the Antigua Grammar School among other initiatives.

The newly formed AGS Blax Stars has already made its first pledge to provide two refrigerators, for the start of the next semester starting in January 2020, to be used in its Home Economic department as part of the school's increased health and well-being program.

“This is a natural partnership because the Executive Director is former AGS student and also was also an integral part in the creation of the AGS Blax Stars” said Chairman of the AGS Blax Stars Mr. Thomas Greenaway.