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2018 BIODIVERSITY AUDIT

30/5/2018

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To continue to be a ResourceSmart School, we need to observe and record data about the biodiversity of our school grounds every year.  

Our senior class, conducted the Biodiversity Audit last week, by counting our small and large trees, shrubs, habitats for birds, small animals and insects such as rocks and logs.  

​Bree and Joshua listed our Habitat extras, such as chooks, veggie gardens, orchard and nesting boxes. Students also recorded the issues we need to address such as weeds, erosion and litter.  This week they will record the data on a spreadsheet and add up our Biodiversity Score for 2018. We hope it will be at least 85/100, our score last year.


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OUR X-RAY POTS

18/5/2018

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Our junior students have planted Broad Bean and Snow Pea seeds in the garden.  We also made X-Ray pots, so that they can see how the seeds will germinate.
We used recycled apple containers, paper towel to cover the insides and the bottom of the container and some compost to fill the container.
The students planted seeds on the outside of the soil, so they will able to see what happens to the seeds as they grow.  They will water them every day to make sure they have the moisture they need to grow. As we can see the seeds, we will be able to observe and record the life-cycle of a seed every week. 
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What to Plant in May

4/5/2018

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May is still a good time to plant veggie seeds and seedlings while the soil is still warm.

​Here is what we’ve planted in the school garden…
● Garlic cloves, chives and broccolini seedlings
● Broad bean, snow peas, parsnip, carrot and beetroot seeds.
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    Sustainability at St Josephs

    At St Joseph’s we inspire our students and our community to care for God’s world by conserving natural resources, through positive daily actions.   We aim to provide practical environmental education in all aspects of school life and stimulate environmental consciousness for a sustainable future.
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