This blog is written by Colegio Colombo Británico (CCB), Colombia, COBIS Accredited Member (CIS)

TINI – Land of girls, boys and youth, is a methodology created by the ANIA (Association for Children and their Environment) organisation, from Peru, which consists of connecting the whole community such as students, teachers, parents and staff members, with the nature that exists in our campus, where the most important thing is to learn to think about others, nature and ourselves.

This methodology came to the CCB thanks to our Headmaster, Nick Reeves, who attended one of the LAHC conferences and learned about this initiative.

TINI is in the process of being implemented in our institution by the Corazón Verde environmental group, which includes approximately 100 students between the Primary and Secondary sections.

In order to start with the methodology, our Headmaster gave us an environmental space to be refurbished. The idea is that this place is where children can cultivate and learn about nature, fostering empathy and respect for the environment.

Over time, we created an identity for our TINI, where we created a mural alluding to the fauna and flora belonging to the school, such as iguanas, guatines, woodpeckers, bees, butterflies and sunflowers.

We are at 60% of the implementation. Every day more people and initiatives are joining in to support the TINI methodology.

The goal of TINI at CCB is to use it as a pedagogical resource to infuse the environmental approach in all disciplinary areas of the educational curriculum. Additionally, to promote environmental education, to create a motivating and inclusive environment, to apply a learning method that generates a greater environmental dynamic in the educational community and to reinforce the interaction between students, teachers and parents as we increase ecological awareness.

Testimonials

"By composting we are not only reducing waste but we are learning how to take care of our planet" - Gabriela Tascón, Campaign Director, Student

"Having a methodology such as TINI in the school fosters not only in the students but in the community in general the value, love and respect for the environment, as well as developing an ecological awareness and our role in shared spaces." Claudia Madriñan - EC teacher

 

Watch this video on the composting process