Sustainability 

PlantingSeeds and the B&B Highway  

Black Rock Primary School has been selected by the PlantingSeeds Projects for the B&B Highway program. This is an urban and regional educational and regeneration initiative.

B&B’s – ‘Bed and Breakfasts for Birds, Bees and Biodiversity’ – are in over 180 sites in three States – NSW, Queensland and Victoria – with most B&Bs placed in schools. The placing of B&Bs in clusters in nearby locations enables students to be part of a collaborative corridor. This supports local pollinators – many of which are threatened – searching for plants and habitats.  

The initiative responds to the alarming decline of pollinators in Australia and globally. The program aligns with councils’ objectives to assist biodiversity regeneration and provide environmental educational programs that impart local and broader knowledge and skills. PlantingSeeds ensures that selected plants are native and support local pollinators.

The B&B Highway educational program will be run this term with Year Four students as part of the Gardening Program. 

There are four key components of the B&B Highway program which involve indoor educational learnings and associated outdoor hands-on practices. All resources are provided. The program will run over two half day sessions.