ABOUT SEGA Caring for the Environment The SEGA Secondary School for Girls’ will be located in Morogoro, at the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains, which form part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, original home of the African Violet, and recognized as one of 25-30 “biodiversity hotspots” worldwide. The forests of the Ulugurus are home to the Waluguru people, and also provide vital water catchment for urban populations as far away as Dar es Salaam. As population pressures grow, and agricultural frontiers expand, the forests of the Uluguru, the diversity within, and a large part of the nation’s water supply are under threat. The SEGA SCHOOL's curriculum will emphasize environmental care, and incorporate opportunities for experiential learning about the environment such as through field trips to the Uluguru; learning about and planting of indigenous trees; and application of agro-forestry techniques on the school’s land. The school's physical features such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and the bio-gas system, in addition to minimizing environmental impacts of the school, will also provide important learning opportunities for students and be integrated into the curriculum. There are several government and private initiatives currently on-going trying to save the area. The proximity of the school to the Uluguru Mountains thus provides important opportunities for nurturing respect for wildlife and nature among students; learning about human impacts on the environment and learning how to manage natural resources more sustainably. Back to top
Caring for the Environment
The SEGA Secondary School for Girls’ will be located in Morogoro, at the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains, which form part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, original home of the African Violet, and recognized as one of 25-30 “biodiversity hotspots” worldwide. The forests of the Ulugurus are home to the Waluguru people, and also provide vital water catchment for urban populations as far away as Dar es Salaam. As population pressures grow, and agricultural frontiers expand, the forests of the Uluguru, the diversity within, and a large part of the nation’s water supply are under threat.
The SEGA SCHOOL's curriculum will emphasize environmental care, and incorporate opportunities for experiential learning about the environment such as through field trips to the Uluguru; learning about and planting of indigenous trees; and application of agro-forestry techniques on the school’s land. The school's physical features such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and the bio-gas system, in addition to minimizing environmental impacts of the school, will also provide important learning opportunities for students and be integrated into the curriculum.
There are several government and private initiatives currently on-going trying to save the area. The proximity of the school to the Uluguru Mountains thus provides important opportunities for nurturing respect for wildlife and nature among students; learning about human impacts on the environment and learning how to manage natural resources more sustainably.
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