Rubbish, Rubbish Everywhere

We are starting a Waste Audit on our school. 
We were surprised at how much rubbish we have for a small school. 
We think we need to make changes.

Zero Waste Education

Te Poi School children got busy recently planting new native trees in the school's "Dearlove Grove" native bush corner. The six new trees, a titoki, a tawa, two manuka, a lemonwood and a mahoe, were the school's reward for collecting and recycling paper under the Zero Waste Scheme. This programme has been operating for the last year and Zero Waste educators are coming into the school at the end of this month to teach the children more about recycling and composting.

It's good hands-on learning for our students as we pride outselves on envoronmental awareness and sustainability. From the time they first start at Te Poi School our students learn about respecting the environment,minimising wastage and enjoying the outdoors. They love taking part inthe school's outdoor education programmes and also help to grow and maintain the tranquil and diverse native area.