Primary students at Pomona State School, Coolum State School, and Pacific Paradise State School have learnt about the importance of saving water, even during long periods of wet weather, through song, dance and an interactive stage show as part of Unitywater’s education program.
Unitywater executive manager strategic engagement, Joshua Zugajev, said the live show, ‘Walter Smart and Friends’, was delivered in partnership with The Water Conservancy and Gibber Education to help educate the next generation to use water wisely.
“Unitywater is here to support healthy and thriving communities beyond the safe and reliable delivery of water and wastewater services to homes and businesses,” Mr Zugajev said.
“As we’re locals too, we understand first-hand the importance of promoting water efficiency in a region where the weather can be unpredictable, and that even in periods where we receive a lot of rain, if it doesn’t fall into the catchments that connect to our region’s dams, this can impact water supply.
“We know kids are the best advocates and Walter Smart and friends help educate them in a really engaging way as they soak up the information and share it with their families at home.”
Gibber Educational director, Vicky Blackburn, said Walter Smart and Friends featured professional performers who use theatre to achieve positive change in attitude and behaviour.
“Through innovative drama-based training, we’re happy to help spread Unitywater’s message of using water efficiently – even when it’s raining outside!” Ms Blackburn said.
Students from Prep to Year 6 at 21 schools in the region will see the Walter Smart and Friends program from Thursday 19 June to Thursday 26 June.
