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The document outlines the serious issue of lack of clean drinking water at a school, detailing the health risks and the investigation conducted to identify the problem. A solution was proposed to raise funds for a water tank and filter to collect and purify rainwater, with various fundraising ideas suggested. The plan aims to ensure all students have access to clean water, improve health, and enhance learning, while also recommending ongoing maintenance and potential future improvements.

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Lack of Clean Drinking Water Project Updated

The document outlines the serious issue of lack of clean drinking water at a school, detailing the health risks and the investigation conducted to identify the problem. A solution was proposed to raise funds for a water tank and filter to collect and purify rainwater, with various fundraising ideas suggested. The plan aims to ensure all students have access to clean water, improve health, and enhance learning, while also recommending ongoing maintenance and potential future improvements.

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Lack of Clean Drinking Water at School

Stage 1: Problem Identification


At our school, we have a big problem. There is not enough clean drinking water
for all pupils and teachers. Many children bring water from home in bottles, but
some forget. Sometimes, the school tap has water, but it is dirty or smells bad.
This makes pupils sick, and they miss lessons.

Some pupils share water bottles, which is not safe. Others drink from unclean
taps or buckets. Dirty water can cause diseases like diarrhea and stomach pains.
This is dangerous, especially for younger children.

We need to fix this problem so that every child can have safe and clean drinking
water every day. It will help us stay healthy and learn better in class.

Advantages:
- Helps us understand the problem clearly.
- Makes everyone aware of the danger.
- Encourages teamwork to find a solution.

Disadvantages:
- It may take time to collect all the facts.
- Some pupils may not take the problem seriously.

Stage 2: Investigation of Related Ideas


We looked around the school and talked to teachers and other pupils. We also
asked our school caretaker some questions.

Here is what we found:


- The school has only two taps for over 600 pupils.
- Sometimes, the taps run dry, especially in the afternoon.
- The water that comes out is sometimes brown or has dirt inside.
- There are no water filters or tanks to store clean water.
- Pupils have no proper cups or bottles to use at school.
- Some schools in the area have clean water tanks or boreholes.
- Our teachers told us that the school has no money to fix the water system.

We also read in the newspaper that dirty water can cause diseases like cholera
and typhoid. These are very dangerous and can even kill people. We saw that
other schools use water purification tablets, tanks, or boreholes to solve the
same problem.

Advantages:
- Helps us learn from other schools and ideas.
- Gives us real facts and information.
- We talk to people who know more about the problem.

Disadvantages:
- It takes time to ask many people.
- Some information may be hard to understand.

Stage 3: Generation of Ideas / Possible Solutions


After our investigation, we sat down as a group and wrote down ideas to solve
the problem. Here are the possible solutions we thought of:
1. Ask the school to fix the water taps.
2. Dig a borehole at school.
3. Buy a big water tank and collect rainwater.
4. Use water purification tablets to clean the water.
5. Ask parents to bring bottled water every day.
6. Work with NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) to help us with clean
water.
7. Ask the school to buy a water filter for the tap.
8. Do a fundraising event to buy clean water equipment.
9. Install a solar-powered water pump.

Each idea had its own good side and bad side. We discussed all the ideas as a
class and with our teacher.

Advantages:
- Many ideas to choose from.
- Everyone can take part in thinking.
- We become more creative and work as a team.

Disadvantages:
- Some ideas may not be possible.
- It can be hard to choose the best one.
Stage 4: Development / Refinement of Chosen Ideas
After a lot of discussion, we chose the best idea: To raise funds and buy a water
tank with a water filter.

Here’s why we chose this:


- It is cheaper than digging a borehole.
- We can collect rainwater during the rainy season.
- The tank can be cleaned easily.
- We can use water purification tablets or a filter to clean the water.
- We can use the tank for many years.

We also thought of ways to raise the money:


- Have a fun day with games and competitions.
- Do a clean-up campaign and ask for donations.
- Ask local business people or well-wishers to help.
- Write letters to NGOs asking for help.

We talked to our school head and teachers. They agreed it was a good idea.
They said we can start small and grow bigger over time.

Advantages:
- Clear plan that we can follow.
- Uses local resources and support.
- Easy to understand and organize.

Disadvantages:
- Still needs money to start.
- Needs people to help with setup and cleaning.

Stage 5: Presentation of Final Solution


Final Solution:
We will raise funds to buy a water tank and a water filter, so that we can collect
and clean rainwater for drinking at school.

How it will work:


1. We will place the tank near the school building where it can collect rainwater
from the roof using gutters.
2. Water from the tank will be passed through a filter before drinking.
3. Pupils will be encouraged to bring their own cups or bottles.
4. A timetable will be made to clean the tank once every month.
5. The school caretaker will help us keep the system working.

Materials Needed:
- 1 big plastic tank (at least 5,000 litres)
- Gutters and pipes to collect rainwater
- A good water filter or purification tablets
- A cement stand to keep the tank safe and high
- Buckets and cups for serving water

How we will get the money:


- Each pupil will bring a small donation (e.g., US$1 if possible).
- We will hold a school Fun Day to raise money.
- Teachers will help us write a proposal to NGOs and well-wishers.
- Some parents will help with labour and materials.

Advantages:
- Practical and affordable.
- Can be used for a long time.
- Good use of rainwater.

Disadvantages:
- May not work well during the dry season.
- Needs regular cleaning and checking.

Stage 6: Evaluation and Recommendations


After we presented our plan, we asked pupils and teachers for their thoughts.

Advantages of Our Solution:


- Pupils will have clean water every day.
- No more sickness from drinking dirty water.
- Children will learn better because they will be healthy.
- The school will save money over time.
- Rainwater is free and natural.
- Everyone will have access to water at any time.

Disadvantages of Our Solution:


- It needs money to buy the tank and filter.
- It may not work well in the dry season when there is no rain.
- The tank needs to be cleaned regularly.
- Some pupils may forget to bring cups or bottles.
- The tank can be damaged or stolen if not protected.

Recommendations:
- The school should set rules to keep the water system clean and working.
- The tank must be locked or fenced to avoid damage.
- Pupils should be taught how to use the water safely.
- The school should keep looking for donors to help with other clean water
projects.
- If this works, the school can later add a borehole or a solar pump as a long-term
solution.

Conclusion:
The lack of clean drinking water at our school is a serious problem. But by
working together, we found a good solution. Using a water tank and filter will help
us stay healthy and learn better.

This project taught us how to identify problems, work as a team, think of ideas,
and find solutions that help everyone. We hope other schools with the same
problem can learn from our project and also get clean drinking water.

Together, we can make our school a better and healthier place!

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