Earth Hour 2009, Part 1

Our school decided to sign up for Earth Hour 2009. In all my computer lessons from Grade 1 through to 6, I have spoken to the children about global warming, climate change and what they can do about it. That means I have spoken to children of varying ages about Earth Hour eleven times, each time making an effort to sound fresh and exciting - this might sound like a challenge, but as I spoke each time, I was rewarded with earnest little faces, frowning with concern and finally lighting up as I asked, "Who would like to be an Earth Hour agent?" Their determination, focused attention and enthusiasm fills me with hope both that for one hour many, if not all, of them might persuade their families to switch off their lights; and that for their lifetimes, their hopes and concerns for the future of our wonderful planet will grow and that they may transform our world.