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That project supported the school’s goal of creating a welcoming habitat for diverse species and reflected its proactive approach to increasing biodiversity on school property.<\/p>\n
At Pleasant Street Primary School, the student Green Team \u2013 led by sustainability coordinator Travis Poyner \u2013 planted native species around the school grounds as an extension of their classroom learning and group sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n
The plantings also reinforced the biodiversity module’s emphasis on integrating biodiversity into the curriculum.<\/p>\n
“Working together as a school to create a beautiful space now will become a gift for future students,” said Sustainability Victoria Grampians region ResourceSmart Schools facilitator Inga Hamilton.<\/p>\n
“Through the ResourceSmart Schools biodiversity module, students learn to value and protect the natural world, contributing to healthier school environments and stronger community connections.”<\/p>\n
Schools can monitor their progress through a biodiversity audit, which can be repeated each year to track the positive impact their work has on school grounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
EIGHT Ballarat schools participated in Schools Tree Day last week, putting thousands of plants in the ground, distributed to them by the Alfredton Rotary Club. Students of St James’ Parish School in Sebastopol, Wendouree Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School were among the youngsters who braved icy temperatures on Friday to take part in […]<\/p>\n