20/09/2026
🌊 NRES Takes Action for a Cleaner Coast, Joins 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day
Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) strengthened its commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible citizenship as its teachers and learners participated in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day, a division-wide environmental initiative of the Schools Division of Lucena City held on September 19, 2026, at Barangay Ransohan, Lucena City.
Conducted pursuant to Division Memorandum No. 386, s. 2026, the activity supports the observance of International Coastal Cleanup and seeks to increase learners’ awareness of marine litter, plastic pollution, proper waste management, and the importance of protecting and conserving coastal and marine ecosystems. It also encourages meaningful environmental action through cleanup and related activities that promote volunteerism, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and shared responsibility.
NRES joined hundreds of participants from schools across the division in transforming environmental awareness into concrete action. Beginning early in the morning, participants assembled for registration and briefing before taking part in the coastal cleanup, working together to help remove litter and other waste from the coastal area. The official activity matrix scheduled the cleanup from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed by a health break and closing program.
Representing NRES were teachers and selected Grade 5 and Grade 6 learners, who worked alongside fellow participants in demonstrating that protecting the environment begins with simple but meaningful collective actions. The official division list identifies NRES among the participating schools and includes its teacher and learner representatives.
More than collecting waste, the activity became an important learning experience outside the classroom. Through actual participation, NRES learners were given an opportunity to see the effects of improperly disposed waste and understand how individual behavior can either contribute to environmental problems or become part of their solution.
The initiative also reinforced the values of discipline, cooperation, volunteerism, environmental responsibility, and community involvement—qualities that NRES continues to nurture among its learners as part of their holistic development.
By taking part in the International Coastal Cleanup Day, the NRES delegation demonstrated that young learners can become active partners in environmental protection. Every piece of waste collected represented a small but significant contribution toward cleaner surroundings and a reminder that caring for the environment is a responsibility shared by everyone.
For NRES, participation in activities such as the coastal cleanup extends learning beyond books and classrooms. It allows learners to put environmental awareness into practice and experience firsthand the value of working with others toward a common purpose.
Cleaner coasts begin with responsible choices. Through small actions and collective commitment, NRESians continue to make waves for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. 🌊💚
Go to Greatness, NRES!