CHARLESTOWN ELECTORATE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AWARD WINNERS

Ms JODIE HARRISON(Charlestown)I offer my congratulations to category winners of Lake Macquarie City Council's School Environment Awards in the Charlestown Electorate. The annual School Environment Awards showcase and recognise the innovative and inspiring sustainability projects happening at schools all around Lake Macquarie. Garden Suburb Public School took home the award in the Waste category, working hard to reduce, reuse and recycle. I applaud Principal Louise Dunn and the entire Garden Suburb Public community on their win. As much of our State faces prolonged drought, water saving has become more important than ever. Eleebana Public School won the Water category, and I congratulate Principal Lucinda Farrell and the school community. Finally, Hillsborough Public School won the Encouragement Award, and I wish Principal Cassie Bate-Barnier and her school all the best in future environmental endeavours.

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