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Schools accept Waterwise challenge Schools accept Waterwise challenge
Students from four Bundaberg schools have proven how easy it is to be waterwise.
Under the “Waterwise in Schools” project, students from Bundaberg
Central State School, Moore Park State School, Kepnock State High School and
St Luke’s Anglican College accepted the challenge to measure their water use over
a five week period.
The students participated in several activities, including a visit from Burnett
Mary Regional Group staff Joel Bolzenius and Cheryl List with the help of Drainman
to talk to about water conservation and water quality.
Drainman’s motto of ‘think global, act local’ was a point of discussion for students.
“If everyone works together, we can make a difference. Every little bit counts,”
said one of the students.
St Lukes Anglican School was announced as the winner of the challenge by Chairman
of the Burnett Mary Regional Group Russell Stewart. The school saved the most
water during the 5 week challenge.
“It is great to see students being so supportive of efforts to reduce the use
of this precious asset,” he said.
Mr Stewart presented the school with an award last month and spent some time
taking to the students about being waterwise and other important environmental
projects.
“The students were particularly interested in one of our new projects – the Great
Sandy Biosphere proposal,” he said.
“I think younger people in this region are becoming more aware of what a special
place this is - and the importance of caring for it.”
The Waterwise in Schools project is an initiative of Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable
Growers, proudly supported by the Burnett Mary Regional Group, News Mail and Bundaberg
Regional Council.
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