What began as an invitation to join the International Plogging Week, in collaboration with Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, became one of the most inspiring interdisciplinary projects of the year at Colegio Concepción. From April to October 2025, students, teachers, and environmental allies worked together on the Plogging Project, an initiative that connected physical activity, environmental care, digital creation, and English communication.
Inspired by this global movement, Colegio Concepción developed its own version of the challenge, turning it into a collaborative experience that brought together the Geography elective, the ICT workshop, and the Ecobrigade, under the coordination of Ms. María Patricia Jerez, Head of the Technical and Pedagogical Unit, and Mr. Marcos Riveros from the English Immersion Plan.
The project began with a visit to the Humedal Desembocadura del Río Biobío, where students explored the site and learned about its fragile ecosystem. Later, the Geography elective, guided by Ms. Patricia Jerez, attended a talk by Francisca Rivas Cortés, a conservation specialist from the University of Concepción and member of Mawizako, who shared valuable insights into wetland preservation.
ICT students deepened the project through interviews with Francisca Rivas and members of the Ecobrigade, documenting reflections on sustainability, pollution, and community involvement.
The highlight came on July 23rd, when students, teachers, and collaborators joined the Plogging activity at the Humedal Desembocadura. Supported by Más Árboles, Menos Basura, the Ecobrigade, and the ICT workshop, the group collected more than a dozen bags of litter, turning awareness into action.
As a closing reflection, the ICT team produced a testimonial video featuring students and teachers sharing their experiences.
“This activity was really helpful because it made us realise how much impact we can have when we work together. It was fun, meaningful, and made me appreciate nature in a different way,” shared Sebastián Guerrero from the Geography elective.
In the capsule, students such as Valentina and Catalina Oyanadel, Rocío Oyarzúa, Sebastián Guerrero, Benjamín Pinto, and Benjamín Sáez expressed how powerful it was to connect with nature, collaborate across areas, and experience how small actions can make a big difference.
Through this initiative, Colegio Concepción reaffirmed its commitment to interdisciplinary learning, bilingual communication, and environmental responsibility.
We invite you to watch the testimonial video and relive the highlights of this remarkable project that reminds us that true change begins with awareness, collaboration, and care for our common home.
