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Hamilton Public School Environmental Portfolio

Over the last three years at Hamilton Public School we have undertaken research into best practise to develop and implement programs that manage our grounds, water, waste and energy in a sustainable and efficient manner. 

Presently a number of environmental programs are occurring to manage school waste such as recycling for curb side collection, regular composting of food scraps. We also have developed a very substantive plan to manage site water and stop erosion through the use of swales, installation of rain water tanks, underground water reticulation and sumps. These plans also include the construction of composting pens, worm farms, outdoor classroom and student vegetable garden containing a greenhouse. The garden has already been constructed by students and vegetable cultivation is underway.

Lastly with installation of Newcastle Council energy monitoring device, Climate cam, we will be able to begin our school energy management. Our aim is to create a school based, student created webpage which has a comprehensive Electronic Environmental Portfolio attached. Its purpose will be to inform, educate and promote.