Environment Domain
Environment Domain Leaders – Contact Details
Ms Chirnside
Year 9 Coordinator and Environment Domain Leader
Jess.Chirnside@stleonards.vic.edu.au
Mr Raudys
Environment Domain Leader
Chris.Raudys@stleonards.vic.edu.au
BIG QUESTION: How can my life be more sustainable?
In this Domain you will be addressing many issues that will help you determine if your life is sustainable – how many Earths does it take to maintain your current life?
By focusing on water, waste management and issues of conservation and protection we hope to inspire you to lead a more sustainable life – and protect our Earth for future generations.
ROTATION 2 2025: EXCURSION TIMETABLE
| DATE | 9U | 9V | 9W |
| Wednesday 30 April | At School | At School | At School |
| Wednesday 14 May | Western Treatment Plant | Western Treatment Plant | Western Treatment Plant |
| Wednesday 28 May | Mordialloc Creek | Half Moon Bay | At School |
| Wednesday 11 June | Half Moon Bay | At School | Mordialloc Creek |
| Wednesday 25 June | At School | Mordialloc Creek | Half Moon Bay |
Excursions: Important Information
Students are required to meet at the South Rd gates at 1pm for excursions to Half Moon Bay and Mordialloc Creek. They will travel by bus to these locations, returning at the latest, by 4pm.
On 14 May all Environmental Sustainability groups will travel by bus to the Western Treatment Plant. Students are required to meet at the South Road gates at 11.40am and will return to the School by 4.30pm.
WHAT TO BRING
Students must wear their sports uniform to school and will require a change of clothing for water-based activities including, a broad-brimmed hat, full water bottle, and wet shoes e.g. old runners NOT thongs, crocs or the like. Students must wear long pants and flat, enclosed shoes to the Western Treatment Plant.
Students should bring their lunch as there will be no time to visit the canteen before boarding buses.
Resources
Mordialloc Creek Resources
Black Rock Indigenous Tour Resources
Western Treatment Plant
The Western Treatment Plant in Werribee is a world leader in environmentally-friendly sewage treatment. Roughly the size of Phillip Island, the vast site is home to more than just sewage treatment facilities – doubling as a working farm and internationally-recognised bird habitat. Here, agriculture and biodiversity meet resource recovery, education and ecotourism, supporting Melbourne’s renowned liveability.
You can access the PowerPoint here
Western Treatment Plant Reflection Questions:
Complete a one-page reflection for WTP using the following key questions.
- Explain why water is such a precious resource and the important role it plays in our lives.
- What did you learn when completing the future water story activity. Give some examples from the day and talk about how your group worked together in making decisions for the town.
- When asked to look at the 3 categories (Environment, Social and Economic) which did your group prioritise and why?
- What did you learn about the sewerage treatment process? Use the Western Treatment Plant virtual tour to assist HERE.
Reflections
