Allanson Primary School celebrates 20 years as waterwise

Allanson Primary School celebrated 20 years enrolled in Water Corporation’s Waterwise Schools Program at a special assembly last Wednesday.

Over the past two decades teachers at the school have educated students on the need to value, protect and conserve water resources.

Water Corporation South West Regional Manager, John Janssen, thanked the school for sharing the waterwise message.

“Our water supplies continue to be impacted by climate change, so it is important the next generation understand the value of water and adopt waterwise behaviours,” Mr Janssen said.

“Students at Allanson Primary School have been working to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly in their daily activities.

“In the last few months they have learnt how to save water by mulching the school’s garden and modifying its reticulation system, as well as how to care for our catchments.

“We hope the Waterwise Schools Program continues to inspire students to develop a positive, life-long commitment to sustainable water use.

“Thank you Allanson Primary School for your dedication to the Waterwise Schools Program – we look forward to the next 20 years.”

Allanson Primary School Principal, Simon Paton, said education played an important role to create waterwise communities.

“Being part of the Waterwise Schools Program has assisted in developing our school ethos about being waterwise,” Mr Paton said.

“It has highlighted the important role schools and communities play in helping to conserve water in our environment.”

Further information about the Waterwise Schools Program is available from the Water Corporation’s website at watercorporation.com.au/education 

Did you know?

• There are 578 Waterwise Schools across Western Australia – this represents 55 per cent of schools across the State.
• Now in its 23^rd year, the Waterwise Schools Program takes a long-term approach to water education and behavioural change, and complements the curriculum across all major learning areas.
• Allanson Primary School is only one of two South West schools to reach the 20 year milestone - the other is Bunbury Primary School.