During our recent year 7 Connection Day with the theme of sustainability, participants were invited to pause, step outside, and immerse themselves in the natural world. The focus of the day was Part 1 – to “see” nature. The 6 different activities encouraged students to:

• Connect with Nature: spending time outdoors and observe the natural world
• Discuss Environmental Stewardship & Action: caring for the Earth through responsible choices and advocacy
• Reflect and Contemplate: quiet time to think about our relationship with creation

Some comments from the day:

‘I really liked that we listened to the nature and went on a walk around the oval and learnt that if you slow down and listen to the surroundings you will see and hear things you have never seen or heard before.’ – Amarlie R 7G

‘I really liked going for a lovely walk. I didn’t realise how much I missed around me.‘ – Maddie P 7B

‘I really liked that we got to clean up outside. It was nice to help clean our school and it was fun to make new friends.’ – Mila K 7B

‘I now know the importance of cleaning up and looking after nature and I feel that I helped make the area healthy and cleaner.’ – Lily S 7B

‘I learnt that Clonard had chickens, I felt happy to see them and they were really funny, and I liked to plant the seeds in the pots.’ – Briah C 7G

Craig Canning
Mission and Identity Team: Sustainability Leader