ST ANN, Jamaica —  Students of Chalky Hill Primary School joined over 300 children across nine Caribbean islands who stepped out of the classroom and into nature this Earth Day, as the Sandals Foundation rolled out a Caribbean-wide guided mindfulness programme designed to build environmental awareness and support mental well-being.

The activity, which took place on the grounds of Sandals Dunn’s River Resort, enabled students to connect directly with the natural ecosystem by engaging in breathing exercises, nature walks, sensory observation, and discussions through the resort’s gardens.

The programme also sought to reinforce the role of nature in healing the body and mind, as well as explore the everyday actions young people can take to protect their natural resources.