Green Team News

The Green Team have been busy completing waste audits and counting cans for the Recycling for Good Stuff initiative. 

This term we have raised a total of $212.50 which was agreed to go towards 'Pets in the Park' which Ayla researched for her sustainability project earlier this year. 

This organisation provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness across Australia to ensure these cherished animals stay healthy and loved, while easing the burden on their owners. A big thanks to Dugald for helping us cash in the cans for this cause.

RUBBISH FREE LUNCH CHALLENGE WINNERS

Congratulations to 3/4B for winning the rubbish free lunch challenge. Each student had a ride on the smoothie bike and enjoyed refreshing smoothies a couple of weeks ago. Remember to leave those wrappers at home. 

More than 2.5 billion pieces of plastic enter the bay each year. The majority of this is microplastic, which is plastic smaller than 5 millimeters in diameter. The most common types of plastic found in the bay are hard plastic fragments, polystyrene, and soft plastics. These plastics don't ever breakdown, rather break apart into smaller and smaller pieces, causing problems to our natural ecosystems. 

ACTIVE TRAVEL MONTH WINNERS

Congratulations to 3/4E for averaging the most active travel trips for the month of November. The students will enjoy a session on the smoothie bike next Monday! 

Riding and walking to school is a great way to start the day. Leaving the car at home not only reduces green house gas emissions but reduces the traffic congestion in the car park at pick up and drop off times.

We are excited for next year’s projects; building pollinator hotels and bird boxes for our local wildlife in Term 1 and 2.

Term 3 will see another School’s Sustainability Festival where SKiPPS can showcase their environmental sustainability achievements. We are also excited to be involved in a major National Tree Planting Day project in collaboration with the Port Phillip EcoCentre. 

Stay tuned!