For the second consecutive year, Sunshine Coast Grammar School is proud to be awarded the prestigious 5-Star Sustainable Program Award by The Educator.
Sunshine Coast Grammar School honoured with 5-Star Sustainable Program award for second year
This recognition highlights our school’s dedication to creating sustainable, future-focused education practices, something we have been actively working toward for the past 13 years through our Grammar Helping Hands (GHH) program.
Sunshine Coast Grammar School’s People, Planet and Progress program is at the forefront of change, fostering a strong sense of belonging and aligns with the school’s dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and sustainable growth.
The School’s sustainability efforts are driven by our proclaimed advocacy groups, Grammar Helping Hands (GHH) and Grammar Green Team, which take a hands-on approach to sustainability initiatives, including recycling, beach clean-ups, habitat preservation and donation drives.
In 2023, the People, Planet and Progress program expanded to focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), providing students with opportunities to engage in meaningful projects, including designing wearable art, developing sustainable farming solutions and participating in global service projects in Timor Leste.
Since her appointment in 2022, Principal Mrs Anna Owen has spearheaded these initiatives, providing our school with a clear sense of purpose and reinforcing our commitment to the greater good.
“We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition. Our sustainable programs are a core part of our mission to educate and inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious leaders,” said Mrs Owen.
“This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire school community and is a testament to our ongoing commitment to creating a sustainable future for our community and beyond.”
About the 2024 5-Star Sustainable Program
In June 2024, The Educator invited schools across Australia to participate in the publication’s second annual 5-Star Sustainable Programs awards. This report recognises the schools at the forefront of sustainability and environmental education programs.
Entries were open to all educational professionals who believe their school is pioneering a new direction in education.
The Educator team objectively assessed each entry for detailed information, impact, metrics and true innovation – along with benchmarking against the other entries – to determine the 20 5-Star Sustainable Programs list.
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