BET Software marks World Environment Day by partnering with Open Air School to plant a flower garden

From pledging to water gardens, to dreaming up their own green initiatives, the learners led the charge for a greener tomorrow.

The BET Software team assisted with this project by donating plants, seedlings, compost, and more to bring these pledges to life.

Michael Collins, general manager at BET Software, says that the initiative was aimed at educating learners about the importance of environmental stewardship while providing them with hands-on gardening experience.

"World Environment Day is a perfect opportunity to emphasise the significance of caring for our planet. By involving learners in planting a garden, we hope to inspire them to appreciate nature and understand the impact they can have on the environment," he explained.

Grade 3 learner at Open Air School, Bhekani Gumbi, said he had fun learning how to keep the garden clean and neat, and planting flowers.

“I want to encourage everyone to plant gardens to beautify our environment and to grow veggies to eat,” he commented.

10-year-old Renee O’ Rielly, said she was very happy about BET Software coming to the school to teach the learners about the environment.

“I learnt to keep our environment clean. We must all plant flowers to make the world look pretty, plant veggies for food, and not be scared to get our hands a little dirty – because it’s good to work hard to keep our environment clean,” she remarked.

Anet von Benecke, acting departmental head for the foundation phase at Open Air School, said: “It was a really good day - seeing children aged 5 to 9, who are in wheelchairs, proactively help clean up the garden, dig sand, and plant flowers. A huge thank you to BET Software for opening your hearts to us once again.”