Environment 

A reminder about waste at our school. The photo above shows waste collected by KGT. As you can see there is a lot of waste. The good news is this photo was taken a couple of years ago. We are doing so much better these days.

 One of the best things you can do is bring Nude Food to school. Nude Food is food with no plastic or foil packaging. Paper packaging is fine. See the pandas above.

 If you accidentally bring packaging please take it home with you. We provide compost bins for fruit and vegetable scraps. 

Thanks to KGT who collect and monitor our composting program. 

If you buy food with packaging from the canteen please remove all packaging before you go and play. For example pull the wrapper off the icy pole and bin it before  you play. For other packaged food - wait and eat at the canteen and then bin your packaging before playing.

Bike riding became very popular during 2020 and we are excited to report that Dr. Cranky will be coming to our school in 2021. 

Dr. Cranky’s is part of the BREAKS (Bicycle Recycling and Engagement for Active Kids at Schools) project. It is a partnership  with the Boroondara Council, local schools, and VicHealth.  Dr Cranky’s has been helping schools since 2014 to recycle over 2400 bikes at 15 schools.

We believe that Dr. Cranky’s will help us put our words into action by supporting our Walk or Wheel, Ride to School and  Resource Smart program. 

 Dr. Cranky’s is a program that will support more students to ride more often. It does this by helping parent volunteers recycle and repair bikes within the community to ensure every child has access to a working bike.

There is no cost to the school but we need parent volunteers to run the program with Dr Cranky’s support. This support will include providing tools, parts, training and insurance. We have one community volunteer in the area who is willing to help and need more.  Volunteering is a great way to contribute and stay connected at school. Dr Cranky will teach you basic bike mechanics if you need it. You can learn to change a tube or adjust your gears. Stay tuned for updates in assembly and in the newsletter.

 If you would like to volunteer please contact Mrs. Ballot or Mrs. Tainsh.