Sustainability & Agriculture

Redevelopment of The Wildlife Corridor – Phase 1

Phase 1 work has begun on the redevelopment of the Wildlife Corridor within the Brodies Creek Precinct. Phase 1 includes the construction of a path, outline of the pond and design of signs. The redevelopment was made possible by a grant the school received earlier in the year. The project has several educational and environmental outcomes: 

Construction of the pond will increase habitat for native animals, in particular native frogs, potentially the growling grass frog which is endangered.

Planting and propagating of native plants:

1. Increase in native indigenous plants in the area will result in an increase in local native birds such wrens, honeyeaters, hooded robin and the swift parrot. Enhancing the habitat is important as Aitken College is now surrounded by housing developments which is taking away the habitat for these native birds. Also, with the increase in housing development, these native birds find themselves competing with introduced species such as miner birds and crows.
2. We also hope to establish a suitable environment for the golden sun moth, which is also endangered.

Educating:

1. Pond construction and planting and propagating will provide an opportunity for students to increase their awareness of local plants and animals and get a better understanding of their environment.
2. The redevelopment will provide a unique area where students can carry out investigations and field work

Phase 2 will involve student participation in pond formation, planting of plants and QR code development for signs.

Mr Dwayne Ganci

Sustainability Coordinator