The 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools

KIBAWE CENTRAL SCHOOL
Kibawe, Bukidnon
Northern Mindanao (Region 10)
Waste Management Program
Kibawe Central School envisions the task of educating the
Filipino child to develop his/her full potentials in a sustainable
and eco-friendly environment, thus preparing him/her become
globally competitive individual and God-fearing Filipino citizen.
Kibawe Central School provides quality basic education for a
life-long learning in a sustainable and eco-friendly environment
to develop the school children become functionally literate,
socially, morally responsible and productive member of the
society.
The school strictly observes the following environmental
policies: cutting of trees are prohibited without permission
from the higher office; replacement of cut trees; physical
cleanliness, orderliness, beautification and caring for the school
plants should be maintained; waste segregation, composting,
recycling; and, prohibition of smoking inside the school
campus.
The school has also been recognized, for three consecutive
years (2008-2010), as the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran (GPK) Awardee,
for being the “Cleanest and Greenest Central School” in the Province
of Bukidnon
The school has initiated the
availability of the biodegradable and
non-biodegradable waste bins to
provide an eco-friendly environment
to all schoolchildren. The nonbiodegradable
wastes are divided into
four parts namely, cans, cellophanes,
broken bottles and plastics. The
recyclable waste materials coming
from the classrooms are taken to the
Materials Recovery Facility. It is where
the wastes are received, sorted,
processed and stored.
Electricity Conservation Program
A certification was made by the School
Principal that the school is using
compact fluorescent lamps and
energy-saving bulbs in all classrooms.
Signages are visible in every classroom
on electricity conservation. There is
immediate replacement of electric
lamps or repairs by FIBECO Electrician
or the District Utility.
Paper Conservation Program
Pieces of paper are being recycled by
the pupils and the teachers into hats
and baskets which are being utilized as
livelihood projects.