Issue 10 SJC News 2020

TERM 3 UPCOMING EVENTS

31 July - Schools Tree day

2 August - National Tree day

17-23 August - Keep Australia Beautiful Week

September - National Biodiversity month

7 September - National Threatened Species Day

7-14 September - National Organic Week

22 September - World Car-Free Day

POLYMER RECYCLING CENTRE LAUNCH

On Thursday 11 July, Principal, Tony Paatsch, officiated the launch of the recently installed Polymer reforming machinery together with special guest Ashley Pittard, Executive Officer, Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group, Year 11 VCAL students and several staff members. The machinery incorporating a CR Clarke Granulator and Sheet Press, together with a Vacuum Former (located in Systems Technology), will enable students to realise our goal of moving toward a circular economy, by reforming single use plastic items (including number 2 and 4 bottle tops) into creative, practical and purposeful new products, diverting them from a landfill or ocean destination. Staff members Ms Michelle Anderson and Ms Kate Wells will facilitate the first Year 11 VCAL classes to utilise the machinery this semester. Year 10 VITA students, together with staff member Shane Dawson, George Devine and Raelene McMahon will continue support with the bottle top sorting process.

TEMPORARY RECYCLING REGIME CHANGES

As there has been evidence of littering in the yard this term, I would like send a reminder of the temporary changes to our recycling regime to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions and safety measures. Students should familiarise themselves with the changes and ensure best practice at all times.

FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT

• To minimise waste in the school, students should bring a “waste free” lunch and reusable water bottle (filled) to school each day.

• Waste from canteen food orders should be recycled according to the guidelines below.

(Note several changes due to City of Greater Geelong renewed Recycling Guidelines).

• Temporary removal of compost buckets from the yard necessities the placement of food waste directly into a general waste bin (maroon lid).

HYGIENE

• Students and staff to sanitise hands upon entry to class. Paper recycling bins should be utilised for used paper towel only.

• Students to manage their own paper recycling. Paper recycling bins are located in the library.

• Wash hands with soap (located at amenities) before/after eating and/or touching bins.

CALLING FOR PLASTIC BOTTLE TOPS AND BREAD CLIPS

If you have been collecting plastic bottle tops (numbers 2 & 4) in support of the VCAL student's recycling endeavours and bread tags to support the "Bread Tags for Wheelchairs" project, WASHED ITEMS ONLY may now be delivered to the Reception of either Campus. Please note that donated items are held untouched for a period of time before undergoing a secondary wash cycle, before being utilised by students for recycling purposes.