On June 5th, at the Carlos Borrego Auditorium, the 3rd Edition of the Schools Project – World Environment Day took place, a joint initiative between DAO, CESAM, and IDAD. The event began with a welcome address from Professor Fátima Alves, Director of DAO. This initiative involved primary and secondary school students from the Aveiro region, specifically from the municipalities of Ovar, Ílhavo, Aveiro, and Vagos. During the event, students presented initiatives they developed in the field of Environment. Seven environmental sustainability projects completed during the school year as part of their school projects were showcased.
At the end, awards were given to the best projects presented:
1st Prize – Automatic irrigation system with Micro:Bit by the Esmoriz – Ovar Norte School Group
2nd Prize – Eco“Site” by the Vagos School Group
3rd Prize – Think green, live better by the Dr. Jaime Magalhães Lima Secondary School in Esgueira
Honourable Mention – Guardians of the Environment by the Maceda Primary School – Esmoriz – Ovar Norte School Group
(Text by: CESAM’s Communication, Promotion and Dissemination Office)