Bonnycastle School collects over 1,285 kg of used batteries
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R.H.G. Bonnycastle School has won first place in the 2022 Manitoba Battery Blitz Contest for its achievement in collecting 1,285 kg of used batteries. The annual contest, put together by Call2Recycle Canada and Earth Rangers, has been going since 2015.
17 Manitoban schools participated in the contest last year, collecting over 2,550 kg of batteries overall.
The prize money, which was awarded to the top three schools — Bonnycastle, John de Graff School and Prairie Rose Elementary School respectively — is to go towards educational materials, experiences, and technology, according to a press release. Bonnycastle will be using the funds specifically for activity rooms for students with special needs.
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R.H.G. Bonnycastle School’s 2022 Manitoba Battery Blitz Contest first place win was celebrated on June 23, featuring a visit by Jon Reyes, MLA of Waverly and Minister of Labour and Immigration of Manitoba. The contest prize money will be going towards new activity rooms for students with special needs.
“We are gratified to see young Manitobans building such great recycling habits, which will make a big difference for our environment in the longer term,” said Jon McQuaid, vice-president of marketing and communications at Call2Recycle.
Monaliza Vianzon, principal at Bonnycastle, also expressed the pride present in the students after this feat, calling it a “springboard into other great initiatives to bring awareness to the Earth and our responsibility to protect Turtle Island.”
Manitoba schools are encouraged to participate in the 2023 edition of the contest, and those interested can contact Igalati@earthrangers.com