News: Students Gather for Ecological Day 2025

Stage 3 primary students from across the diocese have once again gathered for a day exploring ecological issues and challenges, sharing ideas for environmental action and being commissioned as Eco Ambassadors for their schools.

Accompanied by each school's WEN Teacher Contact, students experienced ecological prayer and reflection, an informative keynote address from Robert Servine from Green Connect and an opportunity to learn and be inspired by some of the wonderful ecological actions that take place at our host school for the day, St Brigid’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Gwynneville.

The Year 6 students from the school took us all on an eco journey sharing information about their Solar Panels, the Native Bee and Worm Farm, Djeera Bush Tucker and Native Garden, the Veggie Garden, Wicker Watering System and the School Bin System. 

Students gained a deeper understanding of environmental challenges, such as “fast fashion” and had the opportunity to "re-purpose" an old t-shirt creating a carry bag to raise awareness. They also co-constructed a "Creation Prayer" to use for specific environmental days, such as Laudato Si' Week, World Environment Day, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the Season of Creation. The students also shared their waste free lunches and eco friendly name badges.

The culmination of the day was each school's sharing of their piece of the jigsaw puzzle for environmental action and the commissioning of the students as Eco Ambassadors for their school. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the day provided much hope for our world as these new Eco Ambassadors were reminded that “you are never too small to make a difference” and show love and care for our common home.