Environmental Awards
In recent years, the school has won several environmental awards, noting the considerable effort that has been invested in the environment by students and staff.
For example, in 2007 the school has been recognised for its efforts in the Education Programs category of the prestigious Savewater! Awards.
It has been awarded the Australian Sustainable Schools Accreditation 5 Star Award, the Water Wise Accreditation, the Water - Learn it! Live it! accreditation, was 2005 Regional Winner of the State Gardens Award and winner of the Leader Educational Awards.
The school is one of 10 selected for a 'greening grant', in May 2005, worth several thousand dollars from Greening Australia.
The school has also built a 'wetlands' area, made up of different native plants.
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