We are thrilled to announce that our very own Environment Group has won a Christchurch City Council Community Service Award.
The Burnside Environment Group, Kaitiaki o Te Uru, has been on a mission in the last fourteen years. They have been working extremely hard and had a very positive impact on the local eco-system.
The group have planted over seven thousand native trees and plants along the Hewling Stream, which runs through Burnside High school and also nearby Jellie Park.
The group started working in Jellie Park five years ago, and with the support of Christchurch City Council, they have made wonderful progress with new plantings and growth throughout the space.
The Environment Group is led by teacher and dean, Jon Land. The Group, which was established fourteen years ago, meets weekly. Mr. Land spends countless hours over and above this weekly commitment sourcing trees.
The Environment Group boasts a membership of nearly two hundred students who work tirelessly to support our local environment. They are a student army dedicated to our piece of Christchurch.
Nominated by Principal Haines and Associate Principal, Mrs Magson, the Environment Group thoroughly deserve this accolade. The members have given up countless hours of their time to enhance and preserve our environment and we can’t thank them enough for their efforts.
