Officially
launched on 14 January 1998, the Environment Club is the only club in SP which
has both staff and student members, and the Principal, Mr. Low Wong Fook as
its Patron. To-date, the Club has 227 staff and 166 student members. The Club
also has the distinction of being the first of such club in a tertiary institution
whose members are also part of the Green Volunteers Network which is registered
with the Singapore Environment Council
The objectives of the Environment Club are:
1. raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues
2. instill a sense of responsibility for the environment and a personal commitment
to protect and preserve the environment
3. educate and cultivate an appreciation and interest in the environment
The Club will be involved in a diversity of programmes aimed
at promoting environmental consciousness and protecting the environment. Members
will contribute by providing creative ideas on how to initiate and organise
programmes in line with the Club's objectives as well as in participating
in hands-on "green" activities. The Club will also be working hand-in-hand
with the Ministry of the Environment, Singapore Environment Council, National
Youth Achievement Award Council and corporate companies, etc on various environmental
issues and projects.