Staughton Vale Ambassadors
Throughout 2024 and 2025, Staughton Vale Ambassadors have worked together to introduce a new initiative: BMG’S very own biodiversity conservation project at the Staughton Vale campus. BMG Staughton Vale Ambassadors have worked together to fundraise for their project, build nesting boxes and implement their biodiversity conservation project at BMG’s rural campus: the Staughton Vale campus. Woodlea Staughton Vale ambassadors have volunteered their time to attend multiple events and excursions, such as STEM night, Fighting Extinction Showcase (2024 & 2025) and the Produce pop-up stall, to support the progress and development of their biodiversity conservation project. BMG has received the title of a Fighting Extinction School, and Staughton Vale Ambassadors represented BMG at a recent showcase of our Conservation efforts at Melbourne Zoo. Many other Victorian fighting extinction schools also showcased their conservation efforts and work, allowing our ambassadors to not only represent the schools and our hard work, but also learn much from other schools. To speeches from Indigenous leaders, to presentations of schools cleaning rubbish from our environments, it was a day of much learning for all of us. Each Staughton Vale ambassador has contributed greatly to the project and by working as a team, Staughton Vale ambassadors have made significant progress throughout their biodiversity projects and have big plans for the conservation site in the future. The zoo day wasn’t just about learning, but about showing how young people can take action. By linking our campus projects to the zoo’s mission, we highlighted how teamwork and proactive efforts can make a real difference for endangered species.
Kushpreet K – 10WB
Naisha G – 10WE
Tharul A – 10WC
Sunflowers in Bloom at Staughton Vale
There has been a burst of colour and excitement at the Staughton Vale Campus as our sunflower beds reached full bloom this year. The spectacular display has not only brightened the grounds but also produced exceptional results for our school community.
Students at both campuses in Junior School will be receiving a packet of sunflower seeds thanks to the Staughton Vale gardens.
With ideal growing conditions and dedicated care from our staff and students, the sunflower plot has thrived beyond expectations. Their towering stems and vibrant yellow petals became a highlight for visitors and students alike, symbolising growth, resilience, and the joy that comes from working with nature.
This year’s harvest was particularly successful. With sunflowers thriving at Staughton Vale, we were able to produce a high yield of seeds for 2025, which will be shared with every Junior School family. This exciting initiative gives families the chance to grow their own sunflowers at home and experience the same delight our students have enjoyed at the farm.
Staughton Vale is also proud to have a designated Sunflower Garden, a dedicated growing space that continues to support our sustainability and horticulture programs. This special garden will be replanted once again, ensuring a vibrant display for our returning students.
We are pleased to share that sunflowers will once again be available for all students to see when they return in 2026, continuing a much-loved tradition at the campus. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to a colourful, thriving garden that reflects the spirit of growth and community at Staughton Vale.
The seed distribution (prior to the end of the term) and ongoing planting program continue to strengthen our environmental education initiatives, encouraging students to learn, explore, and nurture the natural world around them. We can’t wait to see sunflowers blooming not only at the campus but in family gardens across our school community.
David Gorton – Head of Campus (Staughton Vale)
