LABUAN — Television Pusat Sumber Sekolah (TVPSS) at SK Patau-Patau is leveraging digital media to strengthen environmental education among pupils by producing content on pollution, global warming and green technology, while promoting greater awareness within the Kampung Air community.
Teacher and TVPSS coordinator Muhamad Faris Mohd Nasir said environmental education should go beyond classroom lessons and textbooks by connecting learning to pupils’ daily lives and surroundings.
“Environmental education should not be confined to the classroom. It needs to be connected to pupils’ daily lives so they understand that protecting the environment begins within their own community,” he said.
He said the initiative is particularly relevant as most pupils at SK Patau-Patau live in Kampung Air Patau-Patau, where the sea forms an integral part of their livelihood, culture and environment.
Through videos, interviews, special reports, graphics and educational programmes, TVPSS explains environmental issues in a simple and engaging manner while encouraging pupils, parents and the wider community to adopt sustainable practices.
Muhamad Faris said the platform goes beyond documenting school activities by serving as a channel to deliver environmental messages and inspire collective action.
“Through TVPSS, we are not merely documenting school activities. We are using digital media to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage pupils and the community to take responsibility for protecting the marine environment,” he said.
Among the topics featured are marine pollution, improper waste disposal, climate change and green technology. Pupils are introduced to concepts such as recycling, renewable energy, energy conservation, reducing plastic use and environmentally friendly transportation to help them understand how technology can support sustainable development.
The school also integrates environmental education into its resource centre activities through exhibitions, reading materials, recycling campaigns, poster competitions and educational video production, allowing pupils to actively participate in promoting environmental stewardship.
According to Muhamad Faris, pupils are encouraged to take on roles as presenters, reporters, scriptwriters, camera operators and editors, enabling them to deepen their understanding of environmental issues while developing communication and digital media skills.
He said the knowledge gained at school could also be shared with family members, making pupils effective ambassadors for environmental conservation within their communities.
“When pupils understand that the sea surrounding Kampung Air Patau-Patau is part of their heritage and future, they become more conscious of the need to keep it clean. Every small action contributes to a healthier environment for future generations,” he said.
Muhamad Faris added that protecting the environment requires continuous collaboration between schools, parents, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to ensure environmental awareness becomes a shared responsibility rather than a one-off campaign.
