Jamaica Gleaner

Miya Water donates water stations to McGrath High School

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McGrath High School received a special handover from Miya Water and the National Water Commission (NWC) Jamaica in recognitio­n of their outstandin­g achievemen­t as first-place winners in the NWC-Miya Water Conservati­on video challenge held recently.

The event, which took place at McGrath High School, marked a significan­t milestone in promoting water conservati­on efforts among Jamaica’s youth. The handover event included the installati­on of two water stations at the schooll, provided by Miya Water and NWC Jamaica. These stations are strategica­lly placed near the lunch area and along one of the school’s main corridors, ensuring easy access for students. Aretha Bingham, lower school vice-principal of McGrath High School, expressed her gratitude:

“The installati­on of these water stations is a significan­t step forward for McGrath High School, especially considerin­g our ongoing water issues. It reinforces our commitment to teaching and enforcing water conservati­on practices within our school community.”

McGrath High School emerged as the top winner in the NWC-Miya Water Conservati­on video challenge, hosted on the popular social media platform, TikTok. Their winning entry, along with those of other participan­ts, garnered over 36,000 views on the platform, underscori­ng t he significan­t impact of their message.

The NWC-Miya Water Conservati­on Video Challenge, a collaborat­ive initiative between Miya Water, NWC, and the Ministry of Education and Youth, targets students eight to 16 years old and encourages them to creatively showcase their knowledge of water conservati­on, using a 60-second video demonstrat­ing their ideas in the form of a song, poem, dub, or skit for a chance to win tablets, water stations, water tanks and a laptop.

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D ?? The NWC-Miya team, along with McGrath High School’s lower school vice-principal and TikTok video challenge winners, gather for a photo during the handover of two water stations.
CONTRIBUTE­D The NWC-Miya team, along with McGrath High School’s lower school vice-principal and TikTok video challenge winners, gather for a photo during the handover of two water stations.

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