“There are so many people from the Newham Primary School community who have contributed time, expertise and hard work over many years. Staff, students, parents and community members have all been involved, and it’s wonderful to have their efforts recognised. Hopefully the award will be inspiration to get even more people active in this important work in our community” – Newham Primary School science teacher Russel Dyer.

With just 140 students and eight staff, Newham Primary School is achieving great results with its environmental and sustainability programs. Students have planted indigenous vegetation along a tributary of Deep Creek that abuts the school, creating a nature corridor for local wildlife that connects with the Cobaw Biolink.

They’ve also designed and built a wetland to provide an alternative breeding ground for frogs which 10 southern brown tree frogs now call home.