Environment Program
At Hawker School we value the importance of working towards a more sustainable future. We strive to provide our students with the tools and knowledge they need to become environmentally aware members of the community. We have a variety of initiatives that support us to recycle, manage waste and reduce energy with both students and staff.
Courtyard Garden
In our school courtyard we are cultivating our vegetable garden. Teachers and students manage the garden by weeding, planting and harvesting a range of vegetables.
Waste Free Days
Each term Hawker School has a “waste free” day to promote using reusable containers and materials in lunchboxes. The teachers calculate how much rubbish students bring to school and collect what is discarded. All rubbish is accounted for and weighed at the final collection, with the winning class announced. This initiative helps reduce the amount of waste students produce and supports our school and community in making a more sustainable world.
Paper Recycling
Paper recycling is a major focus at Hawker School. In each unit there is a recycling bin for classes to dispose of their paper waste correctly. These bins are then emptied by Year 6 environmental leaders into our school recycling hopper. This initiative encourages the school to be more paper conscious and provides students with an opportunity to show responsibility and leadership.
10c Recycling
Each unit has a set of special recycling bins which students use during recess and lunch. These bins separate waste into different recyclable sections - 10c recycling, paper/cardboard and soft plastics. These bins have different coloured lids to help students to sort their waste. Our environment teachers sort through the bins at the end of each week with students. 10c recyclables are collected and taken to the local Return-It depot where they are recycled and money is collected to put back into the Environment Program. This money goes towards buying plants for the vegetable garden and any other environmental resources required.