MORE than 250 native trees over three years have been planted at Tewantin State School through their annual Tree Planting Day and this year, the Prep and Year 6 students added to the growing total.
The students took an important step in environmental sustainability by planting the trees.
School principal Corrie Connors said each Prep student got to plant their own endemic plant with the help of a buddy from the senior classes.
“All of the plants will help attract a variety of animals into our school grounds as well as beautifying the school grounds,” Ms Connors said.
“These plants also reduce the time needed for garden maintenance.”
The majority of the plants that were planted were small trees and shrubs with some groundcovers. Some species that were planted this year include Blue Tongue, Hovea, Shaggy Pea, Lemon-Scented Tea Tree, Grey Sedge, Wild May, Guinea Flower, Native Rosemary and many others.
All plants used this year were purchased from the Noosa District Landcare, and the school would like to thank Bunnings Noosaville – and Siobhan as their representative, for donating all of the 110 plant protector sleeves and 330 bamboo stakes to hold them in place.
“The school would like to acknowledge the hard work and planning skills of Prep class teacher Ashley Keune and facilities and grounds officer Chris Penny. Tewantin State School students will now be able watch their own plant grow on a daily basis whilst at school,” Ms Connors said.
