Students sustain their interest

KAMBRYA College, Berwick, students hosted a lightsoff at school day, a rubbishfree lunch day, and planted a native watersaving garden as part of a build up to their environment summit.
They aim to show others during their summit that it’s easy to tread lightly on our earth.
Kambrya science teacher Libby Evans ‘tread lightly’ was an integrated unit that ran through all subjects and focused on environmental issues.
“Using their knowledge of renewable energy and sustainable design, students have been designing and building sustainable houses,” she said.
“They have also taken on projects to promote sustainability at school through reduction in energy use, as well as paper recycling, water conservation and waste management.
“The handson tasks really appealed to students, such as building their sustainable houses.”
They will share their findings during the environmental summit and will invite special guests from the community to participate.
The Kambrya College students have also entered the Origin Energy Participation Awards, which encourage students to share their energysaving ideas.
Last year, the students took out a runnerup prize for Victoria, and this year they will be in the running to share in prizes worth $20,000, including a fully installed solar energy system for the school.
“It’s a great incentive for the students and encourages them to work towards a goal,” Ms Evans said.