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Tree Day was Fun!

29/7/2022

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What a busy and fun Tree Day we had on Wednesday.  Thanks to all the students and our great helpers, Abby-Jean, Daniel, Ava Grace and Lea Rose, Allison, Mr Dwyer, Jo and Mitch.
 
LGB and LGC students planted over 60 plants in the Indigenous Garden, under the Red Gum and in the new shelterbelt at the back of the oval.  LGA had fun drawing about all they know about how trees are so important for our lives.  Then with the help of Allison and Mitch they planted Tuscan Kale and Broccoli seedlings and Snow Peas and Broad Beans in the veggie garden.
Some keen students were even seen  putting stakes and bags around plants, setting up the new bird bath with rocks and watering during play time,  
We did a great job of adding to the Biodiversity of our school, well done everyone!
Watch the Spectator for a photo and article!


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Tree Day 2022

27/7/2022

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A lot of planning has gone into the trees and shrubs planted at St Joseph’s on Tree Day this year.
It started in May with a  Biodiversity Audit students conducted with local flora and fauna expert, Diane Luhrs from Hamilton Field Naturalists and Hollee Chuck, ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator, Environment Education Victoria. 
During the audit students counted the trees, shrubs and grasses in the schoolyard and with Diane observed the evidence of insects, birds and animals in the local environment. 
Based on Diane’s feedback, students and Sustainability teacher, Chris Cooney developed a plan for what could be planted in the school yard to develop the biodiversity of the schoolyard and surrounding area and encourage more wildlife.

Thanks to a grant from Greening Australia organised by Lynn Brown Facilitor at Upper Glenelg Landcare and the Sustainability prize from Wannon Water, St Joseph’s were provided with all the plants, compost and mulch they needed for their Tree Day planting.

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TREE DAY  Wednesday 27 July

22/7/2022

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We are celebrating Tree Day on Wednesday 27 July with activities for all classes.
LGB will plant indigenous plants and bush foods in the Indigenous garden.
LGA will do Tree day activities and add mulch around trees and shrubs after all the planting has been done.
LGC will plant trees and shrubs at 12pm.  If you would like to join us to help, please bring gloves and sign in at the Office.  
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JOIN US FOR TREE DAY WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 12PM

15/7/2022

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WELL DONE ON BRINGING NUDE FOOD!

14/7/2022

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    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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