Three Brimbank schools have been nominated as finalists in the 2023 ResourceSmart schools awards.
The schools are three of 23 schools and 35 finalists vying for an award in Victoria’s largest celebration for primary and secondary school students, teachers and school volunteers taking
sustainability action.
Overnewton Anglican Community College in Keilor is a finalist in three categories, school volunteer of the year, community leadership school of the year (primary) and student action team of the year (primary).
The college won emerging school of the year in 2022 and the nominations show the continued work the school is doing.
Braybrook College is a finalist in three secondary school categories, community leadership, teacher of the year and curriculum leadership, having been a finalist last year.
Ardeer South Primary School is a finalist in the emerging school of the year category.
The school has built an urban forest, a food-producing garden and orchard and a community greenhouse. Gardening sessions take place at lunchtimes, cooking the produce has become a weekly activity and any food scraps collected for compost.
Sustainability Victoria’s regions and community action director Katie Pahlow, said the ResourceSmart schools awards celebrate our young people and schools leading the way on sustainability, creating real impact for Victorian communities beyond the school gate.
This year’s winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on June 15.
