Between November 20th and 22nd, 2024, our Secondary School students took part in an important activity aimed at understanding how germs, such as bacteria and viruses, can spread. The school nurse led this hands-on experiment, using UV gel and UV lamps to visually demonstrate the transfer of germs from one place to another, even when they are invisible to the naked eye.
The UV gel served as a practical example of how germs are transferred when we touch things with unwashed hands. Under the UV lamp, the students were able to see exactly where the gel had spread, revealing how easily contamination occurs. This experiment helped everyone understand what happens when we forget to wash our hands properly. If we don’t clean our hands thoroughly, we can spread germs to others and to the surfaces around us, which is how illnesses are transmitted.
The activity emphasized the importance of good hygiene practices—washing our hands before and after any activity, and covering our mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing, to prevent germs from spreading. Just like the UV gel, germs can spread quickly, and maintaining proper hygiene is key to preventing this.
After the activity, posters were displayed in the students’ bathrooms showing the correct hand hygiene technique. Additionally, a special poster was placed near the school’s infirmary, providing information on “The Importance of Respiratory Etiquette and Hand Hygiene in Preventing the Spread of Viruses and Bacteria”.
This initiative highlights how everyone can play a role in keeping the school community healthy by practicing proper hygiene and preventing the spread of germs. Let’s continue to use this experiment as a reminder of why hand hygiene and keeping surfaces clean are crucial in stopping illness from spreading.