Sustainability Corner
I have taken on the fulltime position of Science and Sustainability specialist for 2021 for Joondalup Education Support Centre and continue my journey as Joondalup Schools Sustainability Coordinator. This has enabled me to implement a school wide campus focus on sustainable practices and teaching. Many classes have volunteered to be responsible for areas such as paper collection, worm farming, composting, up keeping the Grow Free Cart, vegetable garden and vertical garden.
Our 2 bin system is in full swing with students being taught what goes into each bin.
The campus participated in School Cleanup Day in February and we are pleased to say we collected 17 less bags of rubbish than last year. Remember we are all responsible for keeping our school looking fabulous.
This term has got off to a flying start with all ESC classes coming to me throughout the week. Our learning has been based around Biological sciences with links to Sustainable practices within our school. Take a look at some of the many activities we have been doing.
- Beauty products and hair care packaging
- Batteries
- Mobile phones and accessories
- Dental hygiene packaging including toothbrushes
- Coffee pods make sure they are dry and empty. You can bag the grounds and send to the school as well.
- Ring Pulls from cans of drink
- Plastic lids from bottles - wash and remove the inner seal)
- Containers for change bottles/cans (cleaned and lids removed. Place in the large blue skip bin near the Admin area.
Happy gardening and recycling,
Sandra Bennett
Science/Sustainability Teacher JESC
Sustainability Coordinator Joondalup Schools