Tales from the Garden

As we wind down to the end of term, the garden is still showing off its vibrant hues.

The daisies and salvias are a riot of colour, as are the nasturtiums, and the silver bush convolvulus have burst into bloom.

The Peace Garden has become a bit more lived in over the last two weeks with pink buttons planted and some religious images sourced from local charity shops making things brighter. Sunflowers have been planted in both the Peace Garden and the front bed that was previously tended by the stage six lifeskills students. 

The Environmental Group have also received a kind donation of a number of succulents from Ms Bertapelle in the canteen and they have been dotted around the garden in the sunnier spots.

The insect hotel has been housed at the back of the memorial garden against the fence as there was not enough space in the community garden, and we hope that some solitary bees like the blue banded bee will take up residence.

The herbs and vegetables are still doing well and our lemon tree has gone mad and will need shaping once it has stopped flowering. 

The garden still brings joy to those who work in it and walk past and is a great reminder that September is the Season of Creation.

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”. – Audrey Hepburn

Waste Free Wednesday

To encourage sustainability and reduce waste at the college, Waste Free Wednesday has been introduced this year and we encourage families to do their best to bring a waste free recess and lunch at least once a week.

Students can show their waste free recess and lunch to their homeroom teacher and get a merit for stewardship.

At the moment, 7 Seacliff are romping home as champions with nearly all students supporting the initiative. We thank them and Ms Doherty, their homeroom teacher, for their stewardship.

Mrs Bettina Grimston
Environmental Coordinator