RESOURCE SMART SCHOOLS

Footscray City College has been shortlisted for the Resource Smart Schools Award 2019! The awards recognise and reward the outstanding sustainability efforts of Victorian primary and secondary schools that contribute to a better place. Footscray City College is leading secondary schools in Western Suburbs, having been the only secondary school shortlisted for its achievements. The nomination was based on work carried out by Horticulture and STEAM students which have contributed to the local community becoming a more sustainable suburb. These projects included, growing plants for the local community, establishing a new waste deferral system for Footscray City College and sustainability projects carried out by STEAM students. Have a look through the local articles below to see the projects and what students have achieved. Keep an eye out for the upcoming school tree planting day and plant sales coming in the next few months.

Jak Dunston - Horticulture teacher