Students save world… literally

SHELLHARBOUR Public School received a number of books last week when Mayor David Hamilton presented the school with $200 in reading material.

The prize came after the students of Shellharbour Public competed in World Environment Day activities recently.

There were six schools involved in the day's activities and Shellharbour Public School achieved the best overall score in completing the seven page environment quiz.

An initiative of Shellharbour Council students participates in 11 different activities on World Environment Day.

Activities focused on environmental issues affecting everyday lives. Workshops included coasts and oceans, stormwater, composting and recycling, water testing, biodiversity and habitats catchments.

Mayor David Hamilton said by educating students about environmental issues at a young age those students could go on to help educate their parents, grandparents and friends.

"Once kids learn simple things like turning off the tap when brushing their teeth it stays with them," he said.

"The students involved should be very proud of their knowledge of the environment.

"Learning about our diverse environment is a very important aspect of school now."

Council Environmental Officer Kellie Parker said the day's activities gave students an increased awareness of their local environment.

"The hands on nature of the day is really good for students," she said.

"They have a great time and it makes learning fun."