Doha College adopts WWF animals

The Doha College community marked the day by wearing outfits that included animal-inspired elements, by incorporating animal-related themes into the curriculum, and by donating towards the cause.An amount of QR13,654 raised across its primary and secondary schools, will go towards the adoption of animals from endangered species.The message on animal welfare is also delivered to the students of the British international school at every opportunity, such as school trips to the beach or the mangroves, eco-centred co-curricular activities, naming their houses after animals (including the oryx), down to decorating the campus with a series of large, engaging visuals. The environmental endeavours of Doha College are steered by a student Eco Committee, who lead representatives from every year group. They act under the guidance of geography teacher Vanessa Burns, who commended the work of Doha College students on the day, saying: ‘Our students are extremely passionate about protecting our world, and the fantastic amount of money we have raised proves it. Our parents, staff and pupils voted to use the money to adopt a giant panda, a snow leopard and a penguin, as part of WWF conservation efforts. These animals, along with other endangered species, maintain the health of ecosystems across the world. When a species is endangered, it’s a clear sign that ecosystems are out of balance, and we must empower our young people to protect them. This is one of the many initiatives our Eco students at Doha College are working on to make a difference for the future of our planet.’More information on Doha College’s environmental credentials is available at www.dohacollege.com/campus.