Sustainability Week

Sustainability Week was a dynamic and impactful event that aimed to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. Throughout the week, a series of engaging activities and initiatives took place, highlighting the importance of living in harmony with nature and encouraging individuals to make eco-friendly choices.

The week begun with Meatless Monday, where Café 301 offered an all-day array of delicious vegetarian and vegan options, including spring rolls, dim sums, noodles and pasta. This day encouraged individuals to embrace plant-based diets for their health and the environment – aiming to raise awareness about the environmental impact of meat production and promote alternative sustainable food choices.

Without a doubt, one of the standout events during Sustainability Week were the Terrarium Workshops, skilfully conducted by Ms Solowiej. This event ran every lunchtime throughout the week, attracting students from all year levels. These interactive sessions provided participants with the opportunity to create their own personal miniature ecosystems using recycled materials and native plants. The workshops not only showcased the beauty of nature but also emphasized the significance of conserving biodiversity and enjoying simple sustainable practices.

The Book Stall was another notable feature of the week, with books donated by community members and the Genazzano Library. This initiative allowed students to have a browse of a diverse range of literature, from graphic novels to teenage fiction to historical texts – giving students the opportunity to give these donated books another home. Ultimately contributing to conserving resources such as paper, ink and energy that would have been used to produce new books. Through celebrating a love of reading and promoting reuse to minimise the environmental impact associated with book production, this initiative served to spread awareness to students about the importance of sustainable consumption and the role they can play in protecting the environment.

Gardening activities at Grange Hill were organised to engage the younger year levels. These activities provided hands-on experiences in gardening seedlings and herbs, teaching children about the importance of nurturing plants and the benefits of growing their own food. By involving the younger members of the community, Sustainability Week aimed to instil a sense of responsibility and appreciation for nature from an early age.

Overall, Sustainability Week was a successful and inspiring event that brought together various elements of sustainable living. Through Meatless Monday, Terrarium Workshops, a community book stall and gardening activities, the event fostered education, community engagement, and practical experiences, empowering individuals of all ages to make positive contributions towards a more sustainable and eco-conscious future.