_\ / ___‘\_ / H Deaf Prncipai, School Staff and Students On behalf of the Ciri of Mississauga, I would like to congratulate your school ror achieing Ontario EcoSehools certification iii 2012. Over 80 schools in Mississauga have successfully certified in the program this year. You are part of a growing network of schools across the province that are addressing environmental issues and incorporating sustainable practices into the everyday lives of s:udents. Ontario EcoSchools has been designed to help schoel boards and schools respond to one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time: Climate Change. At the City of Misissauga we are committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment for future generations. The goals within Mississaugas Living Green Master Plan are closely linked to the pillars of’ the program: • • • Ecological Literacy Energy Conservation Waste Minimization School Ground Greening I commend you for your school’s commitment to reducing its ecological footprint and for supporting the next generation of enironmen tally respor sible citizens. Thank you fr roar dedication and hard work and for leading the war to a better future Sin i 7 . IAZEL ‘CALLOY. CM L.i 1). IAYOR I C’ 0 crc