Keep Our School Clean!

 Some  students were “doing their bit” to help with the relocation of the garden, by watering plants which are on stand-by,  replanting the jonquils and giving them a good drink! It seems a worm had also relocated … well spotted, Ariel! Meanwhile, Stage 2 and 3 were given a practical lesson in how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, by Marc from Keep NSW Beautiful … Antonio and Acuoth, said that the session was :“Very interesting, educational and the Rubbish Game was the best!”

Environment Team - Term 3, 2019!

The Term Three *Environment Team had a big smile for the camera, as they took on the job of guiding their fellow students through the changes in the garden area! However, there is still weeding and watering to be done and the birds are grateful that the students are ensuring there is fresh water in their Bird Bath! Meanwhile, the “Let’s Cook and Create” students used a creative method to identify Capsicum, Lettuce, Cucumber, Olives and Bananas, to rustle up a healthy snack and drink!

*Ana (Yr 5) will also join the Team; on her return to school … Marcus (Yr 5) has kindly offered to do her job, in the interim!

Environment Team Tenure Comes to an End!

The Term 2 Environment Team was treated to a Picnic in Chifley Park and a Tour of the Lalor Park Community Garden, as their tenure came to an end! Mrs Lewis, kindly shared her garden knowledge with the students, as she showed them Bananas, Sugar Cane, Nasturtiums, Beans, Zucchinis, Broccoli and a Bee Hotel! Meanwhile, at school, the students each received a Certificate of Excellence and a packet of seeds, which they can plant in their home gardens! Congratulations to the eight Team members, on a job well done!

"From Packets to Containers!"

Even as Winter makes its mark, the garden is still a place to experience the wonder of nature, discover cold climate produce i.e. strawberries and add a little soil and water to the struggling plants! The Environment Team have placed Posters around the school, encouraging students to take their chips, etc. out of the foil packets and put them in a re-usable container, before bringing the snacks to school!

Meanwhile, the “Let’s Cook and Create” students are appreciating the harvest of fresh parsley and mint, for their delicious Rice Paper Rolls!

 

 

Away with foil!

The mild Autumn weather has provided a relaxed environment for the students to enjoy the garden; whether this be topping up soil in the beds, watering the dry pot plants, gathering up the debris, finding ingenious ways to carry more than one bucket or sampling the fresh peas, beans and even a carrot! The Environment Team meanwhile, has devised a plan to keep the playground free of Chip packets, by placing boxes in each Stage and encouraging students to place the empty packets in the Box! The Stage with the most chip packets, will receive an reward! The Team is working on an even more efficient means of ensuring that less foil packets are brought to school!