Students and staff at St Monica’s College have been working to make the school environmentally friendly.
The school has recently implemented a range of initiatives in a bid to save water and energy and reduce waste, including collecting water run-off, placing compost bins in every classroom and installing solar panels.
The hard work recently paid off, with the school achieving a four-star rating from the RescourceSmart Schools program.
The program aims to teach students about sustainability and reducing resource use.
Schools are routinely reviewed by the program to ensure they are continuing their environmentally-friendly practices.
Principal Brian Hanly said the school had to demonstrate a reduction in water and energy consumption and effective recycling to achieve the rating.
“Congratulations to our EnviroFriends staff and students who have worked very hard to have this impact on the college’s overall environmental sustainability,” he said.
“Their achievement is well deserved and a benefit to the college as well as having an impact on their own lives.”
