Maddingley

Bacchus Marsh Grammar Joins the PP5 Plant Pot Recycling Program

Bacchus Marsh Grammar is proud to participate in the annual PP5 Plant Pot Recycling Program, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainable gardening practices within our community.

Students and families are encouraged to bring along any unwanted plastic plant pots marked with the PP5 recycling symbol. Pots can be dropped off with Mr Gorton at the Gym before school, during recess, or at lunchtime.

The initiative will be coordinated by the (Maddingley) Staughton Vale Ambassadors as part of their ongoing environmental leadership projects for 2026. The program provides students with an opportunity to contribute positively to sustainability efforts while supporting responsible recycling practices within the horticulture and gardening industries.

This important initiative is promoted through the Victorian Schools Garden Program which encourages schools to develop sustainable outdoor learning environments and environmental awareness programs.

We thank our school community in advance for supporting this worthwhile project and helping keep plastic plant pots out of landfill.

David Gorton – Head of Campus (Staughton Vale)

Year 7 Water in the World Fieldwork Investigation: Water Management at Staughton Vale Campus

Year 7 Geography students recently travelled to Staughton Vale Campus as part of their Water in the World unit. The fieldwork investigation focused on how water is used and managed in the local environment.

Students collected primary data through water quality testing, field observations and aerial drone imagery. They investigated features of the Staughton Vale catchment, considered how water supports people and ecosystems and explored the social, economic and environmental impacts of water management.

The use of drone technology allowed students to view the landscape from a different perspective and gather evidence for their upcoming ArcGIS Story Map assessment. This fieldwork experience helped students build important geographical skills, including data collection, observation, mapping and environmental analysis.

Claire Higgins – Teacher