Down at the greenhouse students have been investigating the benefits of a community garden as well as how CaSO4.2H2O (calcium sulphate dihydrate) commonly known as gypsum, helps to improve heavy clay soil as well as unlocking the valuable minerals and nutrients locked up in the clay. We have moved an old whiteboard down to the greenhouse, to allow it to be used as a classroom and provide theory based learning prior to the experiential learning that follows. The links and understanding students have made using this approach have been brilliant and with both primary and secondary students utilising this space, the whole school approach to sustainability is slowly being realised!
Greenhouse Classroom
Sparking New Ideas
In the area of Energy we have: · Been involved in the Planet Savers Program. · Undergone a comprehensive energy audit and completed significant work to improve the school’s energy […]
What Inspires Me – Interview with Matthew Navaretti
Matthew Navaretti has been part of CERES Education for the past 3.5 years. This month, we sadly say our goodbyes to Matthew as he starts a new and exciting job at Melbourne Museum. Before we let him go, we find out what inspires him…
Our Energy Story
Barton Primary School 2021 Learning Story In 2020, we focused on completing our Energy module, and in 2021 have been working towards achieving our 4th star. Prior to completing the […]
Point Cook College P-9: Journey in Education for Sustainability as a New School
Point Cook College P-9 is a new school which opened in January 2010. The school is delivered as a “Public Private Partnership” in accordance with the Victorian Government’s Partnerships Victoria […]
The new creek area plant up
Friday August 10th has seen the newly landscaped creek area transformed into a beautiful space, inhabited with indigenous plants...