A general view of the Green School South Africa campus, where teachers and children are seen walking around. Photos: Rodger Bosch/AFP
The sound of chirping birds drowns out the noise of passing cars near a school on the southern tip of Africa, where pupils plant cabbages, mix compost and climb trees.
South Africa's first "green school" aims to raise a new generation of environmentally conscious citizens, fostering children's creativity and resilience in the face of climate disruption.
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A general view of the Green School South Africa campus, where teachers and children are seen walking around. Photos: Rodger Bosch/AFP
Stavros Trakoshis, a reptile and amphibian enthusiast, looking for frogs and toads at the Green School South Africa campus.
Unlike most other South African schools, uniforms are not required at the green school, nestled in a privileged corner of the country, rich in plant life and vineyards.
Andrea Hofmeyer, interior architect of the Green School South Africa campus, looking at a display in a classroom.
Wood, head of the school, believes there should be a coherence to what the students are learning and also wants them to think critically.
Co-founder Brandt came up with the idea for the green school in 2017 after spending six months at a similar initiative in Bali.
Children attending a class at the Green School South Africa campus.
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