St Monica’s College has been granted a ResourceSmart 4 Award. The annual awards, now in their 10th year, recognise the sustainability achievements of Victorian schools and their contribution to taking action on climate change. The distinction was presented to the college by Bronwyn Halfpenny MP, State Member for Thomastown last Friday.

Managed by Sustainability Victoria, the ResourceSmart Schools program provides practical support to reduce resource use, make cost savings, integrate sustainability into the curriculum and share learnings beyond the school gate.

As part of achieving this rating the college needs to demonstrate a reduction in consumption of water and energy as well as a reduction in waste as well as effective recycling.

St Monica’s Epping principal Brian Hanley welcomed the achievement saying:
“Congratulations to our EnviroFriends staff and students who have worked very hard to have this impact on the college’s overall environmental sustainability.”

St Monica’s College community has another reason to be proud – teacher Rachel Zammit was a finalist for the ResourceSmart 4 Awards 2017 Teacher of the Year Secondary award, one of Victoria’s biggest sustainability awards for schools.