By BRIDGET COOK
CHILDREN across Casey dug deep for Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day last month to help do their bit for the environment.
A number of schools in Casey signed up for the annual event on Friday 26 July and got their hands dirty by planting trees at their schools.
Cranbourne East Primary School students planted 40 native trees throughout the school grounds on the day.
Teacher Joseph Romano said it was a wonderful day.
“The highlight of the event was seeing the kids understand that they now have ownership of the trees they planted,” he said.
“The children made a pledged to look after the trees they planted and we even sang a little song to help them grow.”
Tooradin Primary School also took part in the event, and students planted a native garden area.
Teacher Rachel Davis said the children all enjoyed the activity.
“This planting continues the students’ environmental education about sustainable living by providing more habitat for local animals and revegetating an area of the school,” she said.
“By each of the children joining in the planting of this area, they share in the appreciation and care of our school grounds and enjoy the long-term satisfaction of watching their efforts grow and thrive.”
Team members from Bunnings Warehouse Cranbourne donated plants to St Francis de Sales Primary School in Lynbrook and team members helped the students to prepare and plant the natives.
Bunnings Warehouse Cranbourne complex manager Chris Hymas said the team taught students about the importance of growing trees and plants. “Schools Tree Day is a great opportunity for students to get outside and be active in their local community as well as learn about the need to safeguard and protect our precious environment,” he said.
