Turning Rubbish Into Reward

Turning Rubbish Into Reward

Children love being responsible citizens. At Sherwood Primary on Aucklands North Shore they are not only showing they care for their environment by using a Walking School Bus but one day a week they are also keeping their patch clean and green by picking up any rubbish they find on their journey.

The initiative started after bi-annual inorganic rubbish collection where alot of small rubbish was left behind or blown onto the neighbouring reserve. What started as a one off clean up was such a hit with the walkers the WSB co-ordinator made it a weekly event. As you can see the kids really enjoy the challenge of taking practical steps to do their bit for their own local environment.

Further information: Sue Kendall, sue.kendall@arta.co.nz.