Woodlea

Staughton Vale Ambassadors – Saturday Conservation Efforts

Recently, on a Saturday, some of the Woodlea Staughton Vale Ambassadors (SVA) volunteered their time to visit Staughton Vale and continue working on their biodiversity conservation project. For many of our Staughton Vale Ambassadors, this was their last trip to Staughton Vale as many of our Year 11 students are retiring from being Ambassadors in order to pursue their Year 12 studies.

SV Ambassadors hiked up the hill towards their conservation site where they were briefed on how to effectively plant the plants and how to install the necessary equipment and guards around the plants to ensure they can flourish without any disturbance. By planting these native plants, SV Ambassadors can contribute towards the restoration of the environment at Staughton Vale.

Unexpectedly, ambassadors discovered an abandoned joey near our conservation area. Luckily, with the help of staff, we were able to pick up the joey and put him in a warm jacket, so that he could stay warm until wildlife rescuers arrived.

This encounter was unexpected, but it created an unforgettable moment for Staughton Vale ambassadors!

Finally, thank you to Mrs Heywood, Mrs Hunter and Mr Gorton, who supported Staughton Vale ambassadors with their conservation efforts and helped out on the day!

Kushpreet K 11WB