Parent and Community
Sustainability and Environment Team
Thank you to the 2019 Sustainability and Environment Team. What a great year it has been! We introduced compost bins and soft plastic recycling into our classrooms and staffroom, participated in Clean Up Australia Day and National Tree Planting Day. One of the highlights of the year was entering our produce from the garden into the Red Hill Show and winning two blue ribbons.
Christmas doesn't have to be a burden on the planet. a little effort and imagination, we can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season. Here are some ideas to help celebrate the season while caring for the earth.
BUY LESS
BUY SMART: THINK ‘GREEN’
CONNECT WITH NATURE
LOWER THE IMPACT OF HOLIDAY LIGHTING
CHOOSE A LIVE TREE
MAKE HOMEMADE CARDS
FIND ALTERNATIVES TO WRAPPING PAPER
REUSE/RECYCLE
How to have a 'Green' Christmas
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FINDMYSCHOOL.VIC.GOV.AU
See our school zone online
The Department has released a new website that helps parents identify their local public school online.
Findmyschool.vic.gov.au launched on 24 April and shows every school zone across the state. The new website highlights the choice of public schools available to the Victorian community.
If you have a question about the website, contact the Victorian School building Authority Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email vsba@edumail.vic.gov.au