Braybrook College has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 ResourceSmart Schools Awards.
Braybrook College has widely integrated sustainability across the curriculum and in the wider community, under the leadership of nominated teacher Rowena Archer.
“We try our best to become more sustainable each year,” she said.
“We have an environment committee that involves students and staff and other volunteers including parents who all participate.”
At the end of 2020 the team installed a 99 kilowatt solar system on the school roof which reduces its energy usage from other sources.
“The system is the largest one you can install , so now we are producing most of our own electricity in the school which reduces the bills,” Ms Archer said.
The school is also in the process of planning a year 7 environment day where all students will participate in sustainability workshops and activities on the day.
Ms Archer said all students are really keen to be involved in any way they can.
“They do extra curricular activities and extension activities, showing us that they are always really excited to be a part of the process,” she said.
This year’s winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the MCG on Thursday, June 15.
Jennifer Pittorino
