ECO Warriors
Welcome to our Term 3 update from the Resource Smart Team at MPS
(Mrs Saaksjarvi, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Schink, Dr Spincer)
MPS is a Resource Smart School
(https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/our-work/resourcesmart-schools
MPS Eco Warrior team - Celebrating National
Tree Day Tree at Kooyongkoot wetlands!
Earlier this Term,
Eco-Warrior representatives from each class were presented with their badges at assembly. These students were chosen to be environmental ambassadors for Malvern Primary – to follow a sustainable lifestyle, and respect and fight for the conservation of Earth’s precious resources. Congratulations to those students whose names are listed below!
| Prep | Year 1 | Year 2 | ||
| PJP: Nala C, Henry R | 1ML: Allegra G, Will W | 2BG: Isla W, Hugo C | ||
| PAS: Livia D, Zane F | 1JB: Claudia S, Sofia M | 2SS: Emily L, Jasper G | ||
| PCT: Alma S, Muaaz H | 1JN: Pippa D, Angus H | 2SM: Mackenzie E, Hugo M | ||
| PBS: Daisy B, Jack M | 1SA: Elina D, Albie K | 2CR: Lola B, Darcy G | ||
| PAY: Navy R, Bill R | 1SD: Katrina B, Felix P | 2RG: Aara B-S, Georgie P |
| Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | ||
| 3CB: Ada B, Finn D | 4VM: Abi I, Lachlan S | 5AT: Issy D, Ted H | ||
| 3EW: Amelia G, Ari U | 4AQ: Jack C, Roshan R | 5CS: Matilda W, Lucas A | ||
| 3SL: Dalu S, Jack S | 4RH: James H, Will M | 5JP: Avelyn V, Amelia S | ||
| 3PM: Elliana B, Benjamin B |
| Year 6 | |
| 6BD: Amari I | |
| 6JW: Bodhi D, Paddy P | |
| 6NB: Tyler L, Will S |
Our first environmental activity was for the Year 3-6 Eco Warriors, who participated in a tree planting session run by Stonnington Council to celebrate National Tree Day, at Gardiners Creek (Kooyongkoot) wetlands in Glen Iris.
Our students planted 1,500 indigenous plant saplings to help restore the natural ecology of the wetland environment along Gardiners Creek (Kooyongkoot). They had a great time planting and also learnt about the local wildlife that inhabits the area including eels, frogs, lizards, owls and possums.
Next time you’re walking through the wetlands, see if you can spot the new seedlings!
$150 grant for Indigenous plants awarded to Malvern Primary
As a result of our support for the sustainability of our local environment, Malvern Primary has received a $150 grant from Stonnington Council to buy a selection of Indigenous plants for our school.
These plants will add to the diversity of our existing Indigenous garden beds (located near the Year 4 classrooms), and will be planted by our Eco Warriors at the start of Term 4.
Please come and enjoy our lovely new plants when we have transformed our Indigenous garden beds!
…and congratulations again to our Eco Warriors!