Earth Day
Today we recognise Earth Day. A day that serves as a powerful reminder of our planet鈥檚 fragility and our urgent need to protect it. It is our collective responsibility to ensure it鈥檚 wellbeing and highlighted in our daily prayer today, 鈥榤ay we be united worldwide to understand and appreciate the interconnectedness of all living beings鈥�.
Earth Day is timely after our successful day last Friday. The Year 9 Environmental Science class and the Environmental Action leaders participated in the 鈥楶lanting the Seed鈥� project at the Mentone Foreshore. Collaborating with ecologists from Ecology and Restoration Australia and the Kingston Council Foreshore Crew, the team planted 650 native plant seedlings, aiming to rejuvenate a deteriorated section of council-owned land. We will be monitoring the site into the future in the hope of seeing the plants grow, contributing to the restoration of our local ecosystem.
Also, on the last day of Term 1, the Environmental Action leaders took action for Earth Hour by creating a chalk mural. During recess students were encouraged to draw an outline of their hand around the Earth to show their support and raise awareness for the global 鈥渘o-power hour鈥� which fell the following week. Power-less Period Five was also encouraged whereby teachers led their classes without artificial light, air conditioning, laptops or projectors. It鈥檚 through all actions like these, that we can make significant changes.
