This initiative was to empower our students to be engaged in environmental stewardship practices at the College. The students of the Council raised awareness to build a better understanding of recycling. For two weeks there was a specific ‘item’ students could bring in to ‘donate’ to the waste collection point for further distribution and recycling.  In conjunction, the students could bring in Return and Earn items to build up our collection points.

A big thank you to 7B who donated the most items each week, 9B who brought in the most plastic lids and 10B with their plastic bottles. Those students received a sweet treat for their efforts. Also Prapti S from Year 9 and Jess T from Year 7 were awarded for their efforts with their consistent donations. This is an opportunity to learn more about sustainability and how to save our planet through small acts of kindness for our world.

This term we are encouraging the students to donate more return and earn items in the hope to adopt a threatened species with the money raised. Miss Hilder will be assisting me with the facilitation of the group and has written a beautiful piece to encourage our girls to join the group and become Active Green Thumbs of the St Pat’s community.

"We showed that we are united and that we, young people, are unstoppable."

We know the importance of taking care of our planet, and as stewards of the Earth it is our responsibility.

Environment Club will be starting this Wednesday and will provide a place for you to support your college community and take action to help heal our planet. We are looking for new members to join our club.

With a strong focus on recycling and looking for ways we can help our world through education and support, we need future leaders from all grades to join us to help make a positive change in our world. We are hoping for at least 6 from each grade 7-9, and a small team from Year 10 and Year 11. So grab a few friends and come along.

Be the change you want to be… and remember one small action can change the world. 

Maria Boulatsakos and Sarah Hilder - Teachers