From construction of wildlife nest boxes to protect our furry friends to the installation of a greenhouse to grow fresh produce and much more, our local schools are raising the next generation of eco students. 

Council is a proud supporter of school-based environmental initiatives and annually allocates $10k in grant funding to local schools who demonstrate a commitment to environmental initiatives. 

This year six schools were successful in receiving funding up to $2k including Belrose Public School to install a rainwater tank that will enable water savings and be reused at the school. 

With a focus on bush regeneration, The Beach School will apply their grant to creating wildlife nest boxes and installing them in the bushland reserve on school grounds as well as planting several native tree species to increase the canopy cover of the school. 

John Colet School in Belrose will be using their funding to construct a greenhouse to produce organic food which will be used onsite in the school kitchen, which serves 300 students a vegetarian meal each day.

Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School will use their grant to develop ‘Earthkeepers’ inspired by First Nations people, in a project which aims to regenerate the school grounds with native plants by propagating threatened and removing colonising species. 

Kambora Public School plans to visit Kimbriki Resource Centre to learn about composting and worm farming and engage with local First Nations business Bush to Bowl to seek their assistance with planting traditional foods in the school garden.

Finally, St Kevin’s Primary School Dee Why will create a composting program with their grant. The composting program will allow the school to collect crunch’n’sip and lunch leftovers to minimise waste.

To find out more about Eco Grants for your school or the range of grants on offer from Council visit our website.