Learning and Teaching 

isea icare Marine Ambassadors’ Workshop to Jack’s Beach

On Thursday, 17th of November the isea icare team went to Jack’s Beach in Crib Point for their final workshop with the Dolphin Research Institute.

 

We started the morning with a fascinating walk led by the kind Mornington Peninsula Shire workers. Anthony was our shire guide and he talked about the animals that live in the reserve and how they adapt to the changing climate and habitat. We learnt about how Powerful Owls need man made hollow boxes to live and breed in. The owls also use the hollow holes found in old trees which are at least 100 years old.

 

Hannah and Molly, from the Mornington Peninsula Shire, led our next activity which was learning about weeds and their impact on the environment. They taught us about many different types of weeds and we went hunting for weeds. Our group filled up six bags of weeds from the sides of the track. Eventually, we walked down to the Jack’s Beach bay and learnt about the mangroves which flourish in Westernport Bay.

 

After recess we had another activity which was a competition. We had to dig through some sand boxes which had small bits of rubbish in it. The aim of the game was to find  thirty different types of  rubbish in twenty minutes. Our group got twenty seven out of thirty! Jacqui then explained what the rubbish was and how bad it is for the environment.

 

The last part of our workshop was a session about climate change. It was a game, where in groups, we had to order countries from most to least carbon emissions per person living there. Australia was the worst! We were all very surprised. China was the next worst, followed by the USA, the UK and Indonesia with the least carbon emissions per person.  

 

The next game was the worst to best methane producing product. The worst was a plate of asparagus out of season because it comes from a different country, then came beef, lamb, pork, cheese, kangaroo, tomatoes, milk and canned asparagus.

 

Finally, the schools all gathered together for a BBQ lunch, it was yum! Mandy, the Dolphin Research Institute leader then gave out some certificates and awards before saying a last goodbye. Even though our roles as an isea icare Marine Ambassadors at St Brendan’s is coming to an end, we will continue to be responsible for caring for our oceans and encourage friends, family and people we meet to do the same. 

Written by Milla and Mia

 

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SRC update

Early this year, the SRC asked for donations of any unwanted books and toys so we could swap and sell them. With the money we made, we were able to purchase the items below, which will be shared throughout the classrooms and quiet area.

 

Well Done Everyone!