Sustainability and Agriculture

Aitken College 5 Star Sustainability Certification and Schools Tree Planting Week

Earlier this month Aitken College was awarded 5 Star sustainability certification. Five-star certification is awarded to schools that have fully embedded sustainability in everything they do with ongoing, proven results. Also, 5 Star schools demonstrate leadership in the school and education community: mentoring, sharing stories, attending conferences, hosting teacher network meetings and engaging with other environmental groups.

This is a fantastic achievement, considering Aitken College is now only one of three secondary schools in the state to gain 5 Star certification. Well done to the Aitken community for helping make this happen.

Tree planting week was held during Monday 24 July to Friday 28 July. It involved students from both Primary and Secondary. The school focussed on three areas – The development of Golden Sun Moth Habitat, Brodies Creek and Wildlife Corridor. The main objectives of the week were to create/redevelop habitats and hence increase biodiversity, improve erosion control as well as increase student awareness and participation. During the week, students planted nearly 3000 plants.

Students participating in Tree Planting Week

Mr Dwayne Ganci

Sustainability Coordinator