Local school recognised for sustainability

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT… From left, Tatura Primary School foundation students, Levi, Lily, Declan, Cerys and James love learning about sustainability and planting trees around the school. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Teaching children the importance of reducing our environmental footprint and sustainability, is something that Tatura Primary School takes pride in. They were recently selected as a finalist in the 2020 ResourceSmart School Awards in the Curriculum Leadership School of the Year category.

Students at Tatura Primary School are encouraged to bring rubbish-free lunches and any rubbish that is brought to school must be taken home with the student. They participate in tree planting with Harston Landcare Group and take part in the One Tree Per Child initiative. They have also integrated science and sustainability programs into their curriculum and participate in Clean Up Australia Day around Tatura.

“We are proud of all students and staff and are honoured to be selected as a finalist in this year’s awards” said Tatura Primary School principal, Susanne Gill.

The school also have EnviroKids, which are a group of students from Grades 3-6 nominated by their peers. They meet on a weekly basis, to discuss and implement strategies to become even more environmentally friendly. The group have put up signs around the school reminding everyone to turn off the lights when they’re not needed and in the toilets as a reminder to half flush.

Tatura Primary School also won the Student Action Team of the Year category in 2017.