RCE Iskandar Sustainable and Low Carbon Schools Exhibition 2018

Date: 8 August 2018 (Wednesday)

Time: 8am – 5pm
Venue: Level 4, Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

RCE Iskandar Sustainable and Low Carbon Schools Exhibition 2018 is organized following the
success of the previous exhibitions since 2015. The exhibition gathers the best schools from Johor
in environmental projects to showcase their green effort on an international platform. Special
sessions, talks and workshops on environmental projects will be conducted during the exhibition
by experts. No entrance fees to participate both the exhibition and talks. All visitors are welcome.

Competition Format for Schools

There are two phases of the competition. In the first phase, all schools in Johor must submit a
short abstract and profile of all the activities and programmes organised or participated by the
schools related to sustainable development and low carbon society. The abstract and profile must
be submitted through email to wongwaiyoke@gmail.com or p-fatin@utm.my before or on 12 July
2018 by 5.00pm.

A group of reviewers will be appointed to screen and review the submitted abstracts and profiles
to select 80 schools which will be invited to the exhibition. The selection criteria is based on:
1. Quantity and quality of activities organised and participated by the schools related to
sustainable development and low carbon society.
2. Availability of organisational structure that supports green efforts at schools

The 80 qualified schools will be announced by 19 July 2018 by email and official letters will be
issued. For the exhibition, the schools will prepare an A0 sized poster and other related exhibition
materials to be presented at the exhibition. A team of two judges will evaluate and question the
exhibitors to award the schools. Gold, silver, bronze medals and special awards as well as
certificates will be given to schools based on the marks given by the judges.
Rules and Regulations of the Exhibition

1. The exhibition is open to all schools – primary, secondary, public and private.
2. All schools must submit an abstract and profile that present the green efforts carried out
by the schools (see Competition Format).
3. 80 finalist schools must prepare an AO sized poster containing description and photos of
the green efforts in English (see Poster Format). The cost of the poster and other
exhibition materials will be borne by the schools.
4. Each school is provided with a board (to put up the poster), a table (3’ x 3’) and a chair.
The school shall bring the necessary stationery to put up the poster.
5. The schools may bring other exhibition materials to showcase their green effort from
school.
6. Each school must send at least one teacher to make the presentation in English during
the exhibition. The school may send more teachers or students to assist the presentation
but only one participation certificate will be issued per school. The cost of
transportation will be borne by the schools.
7. Each school will make a presentation of their green efforts for a maximum of 8 minutes
to a team of two judges, followed by Q & A session. The schools may refer to the judging
criteria to prepare the presentation.
8. The schools are judged based on the quality and quantity of the green efforts initiated
and/or participated by the schools, the impact of the green efforts and the circle of
involvement of various parties in the green efforts. This is not a scientific or
technological innovation exhibition.
9. No special arrangement can be made if the school representative failed to be present at
the exhibition booth when the judges arrive.
10. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to schools based on the scores from the
judges. Special awards will also be given.
11. The decisions of the judges are final and no appeal shall be entertained.
12. There is no registration fee for the exhibition but the schools shall bear all the costs
related to poster printing, exhibition materials, transportation and meals.
13. The organiser reserves the rights to alter the rules and regulations and prizes without
prior notice to the participants.

Poster Format

1. Poster size is A0 (841mm x 1189mm)

2. Use white background
3. Use Arial font
4. Information on the poster:
a. School name
b. Abstract
c. Photo(s)
d. List of green activities
e. Special green projects
f. Future potential activities / projects
g. Teacher(s) photo and details
5. All information must be written in English only
6. Poster can be printed (by plotter) or in the form of DIY poster using cardboard/ manila
card with white background. Information must be clear and legible.
7. Follow the below suggested poster template
841mm

RCE Iskandar Sustainable & Low Carbon Schools Exhibition 2018

School Name

Abstract (less than 300 words)

 Green activities & photos  Green projects & photos

1189mm

Future potential activities / projects

Lead Teacher Details: Teacher(s)/Student(s) photo(s) –

Name passport sized
Email
Phone
Judging Criteria

1. Knowledge and understanding of low carbon society (5%)

2. Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development (5%)
3. School structure that supports green efforts (10%)
4. Formal education that promotes environmental education (10%)
5. Informal education that promotes environmental education (10%)
6. Quantity of green efforts (10%)
7. Quality of green efforts (10%)
8. Novelty of the green efforts (10%)
9. Involvement of students (5%)
10. Involvement of teachers (5%)
11. Involvement of parents (10%)
12. Involvement of local community (10%)
13. Impact on carbon emission (10%)
14. National recognition (5%)
15. International recognition (5%)
16. Future plan (10%)
17. Potential to generate income or save expenditure for the school (10%)

Best of the Best – Selected from among the gold medalists and decided by judges
Gold medal – 100% and above
Silver medal – 70% to 99%
Bronze medal – 40% to 69%
Other categories of awards – Based on judges (to be advised on the day of exhibition)