Farmer’s Pick

If you haven’t tried our Farmer's Pick program yet, now is the perfect time! Parents who are already part of the program absolutely love it, and we would love for you to join them. Not only will you enjoy fresh, local produce delivered every Tuesday, but for each order $5.00 goes directly to our school’s sustainability efforts. It’s a simple way to make a positive impact while getting creative in the kitchen. Who knows, you might even be inspired to make your own stewed rhubarb like Kate Nancarrow! If you would like to seek some inspiration, you can find some recipes by following this link.

Farmers Pick Blog – Tagged ‘category: Recipes’

You can customise your order by excluding any produce you don’t want. Orders are ready for pickup after school, making it easy to fit into your routine. An example of what may feature in the box is shown below! Scan the QR code and give it a go!

Upcoming Events: (Boroondara)

● Boroondara Repair and Reuse Day. Saturday 23 November from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Book Here Boroondara Repair and Reuse Community Day | City of Boroondara

● Creating habitat for pollinators – workshop. Tuesday 12 November from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Book here Creating habitat for pollinators

● Transitioning to an all-electric home - Solar Savers online information session. Wednesday 13 November from 12:30pm to 1:30pm OR 7:00 to 8:00pm, online.

Book here for midday session Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams,

or here for evening session Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams.

● Kew East Community Recycling event: Council collection for end-of-life textiles. Saturday 9 November from 2:00- 4:00pm. More information on the Kew East Community Recycling Facebook page and Instagram page

● Join the Op Shop Trail. Find out more on our website Op Shop Trail | City of Boroondara

● Nominate a community sustainability hero! Nominations close 5:00 pm Friday 22 November

Boroondara Citizen of the Year awards | City of Boroondara

Competitions:

Toyota Dream Car Art contest: 23 September - 20 December. Get a head start by racing over to Cool.org to download resources, get the scoop on the amazing prizes to be won and find links to the online, bulk entry portal.

Dream Car Contest | Toyota Australia

Sustainability Days of Significance for Term 4

October 7 – World Habitat Day (every living thing needs somewhere safe to live)
October 10 – World Mental Health Day (Climate anxiety is a significant issue for young people, and those of us who are older)
October 13 – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
October 14 – International e-Waste Day
October 17 – UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty(the poor are the ones most at risk from environmental degradation)
October 21-27 – National Water Week
October 25 – World Teacher Day (the most important!)
November 9 -17 – Australian Pollinator Week
November 11 - 17 – National Recycling Week
November 13 – World Kindness Day
December 5 – World Soil Day

Brooke Danaher

Sustainability Coordinator

Solway Primary School Newsletter

Issue 17 · 06 Nov 2024

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