Sketches around the world in Slovakia

"Sketches Around the world" in Slovakia

Výkres putujúci okolo sveta

Slovensko

Veolia Environnement is launching its third program to raise awareness among children aged between 9 and 11 years: "Sketches around the World".

The Winning Message: Bratislava

Schoolchildren from class III A in ZS M.C. Sklodowskej 1 school

One of the biggest rivers in Europe, the Danube, is the main source of water in our region - this river is the biggest ground water reserve in Eastern Europe. Many bridges link the different parts of the town.

Our progress already achieved

Petržalka is the most populated and most polluted district in Bratislava. Indeed, a refinery complex pollutes not only the air but also the ground water. A water processing plant was built in Petržalka to try and alleviate this problem.

Our idea for progress:

Many cars pass through the capital of Slovakia every day. In the past, people used horses and carts to move about, but today things have changed. People prefer to travel by car to their workplace - the car is a quick and comfortable mode of transport.

We understand that adults prefer to use their car. So in order to make this mode of transport more ecological, we would like to suggest a solar-energy driven car. This car would use a natural energy source with no chemical ingredients.

At the moment, this idea exists only on paper, but we are convinced that one day this idea will become a reality. How great it will be to breathe the air in our town!

More than 1300 elementary school children have confirmed their participation in this international event "Sketches around the world".

Participating cities

Grimma, Storkow, Köthen, Zeitz, Bitterfeld, Eisleben, Görlitz, Weißwasser, Gera et Braunschweig...

Children from Bratislava, Senec, Vráble, Poprad, Brezno and Kráľovský Chlmec have a two months' time ahead of them to discuss, make some inquiries and express themselves through drawings.

These drawings will become messengers of their ideals on how to preserve our planet for future generations.

Key dates

January 2006: launching of the campaign,
February - March 2006: Preparation of the projects at schools,
April 5, 2006: Deadline for submitting the projects
April 11, 2006: Meeting of the national jury and selection of the Slovakian winning class,
The winning drawing will be sent to Paris
Mai 2006: Cultural events / Selection of two students from the winning class, who will travel to an international meeting of children in Paris
June 5, 2006: During sustainable development week, UNESCO headquarters will host an exhibition of the messages of hope.
Two children accompanied by an adult of the winning classes will be invited to take part in the international meeting of the representatives of winning classes to take place during the first week of June 2006.