NEWSLETTER
WELCOME BACK FOR 2024
Bush Care has officially started for 2024 and boy do we have our work cut out for us this year.
After no significant rainfall since September 2023 our bushland is desperate for a decent rainfall. Despite being thirsty our plants are continuing strong and growing like no tomorrow. This means plenty of work pruning back overhanging branches and limbs.
This year we will continue to mulch the firebreak track focusing our efforts at top end of the track where is has been heavily eroded and along the Freeway Boundary
Fingers crossed the cooler months will bring the rain with it as we prepare for our planting season in which 200+ Native Tube stock (kindly donated by The City of South Perth) will be added to our 2024 Revegetation Zone.
The Mt Henry Peninsula Conservation Group (MHPCG) will continue to offer 3 Bush Care Sessions for 2024 Junior School will be undertaken on Wednesday during the school day (2-3pm), After School Bush Care (3:30-4:30) and Saturday Bush Care every second Saturday (1:15-3:30).
Any Parents, Guardians or MHPCG Volunteers who wish to attend and have a valid Working With Children Permit please email Maddison Nicholls on maddison.nicholls@aquinas.wa.edu.au
We look forward to another busy year protecting our Banksia Woodland
SATURDAY BUSH CARE
Saturday Bush Care has returned for 2024 and runs from 1:15pm - 3:30pm. Sign up is available in the John Beekink Room in Mt Sion or email maddison.nicholls@aquinas.wa.edu.au to enquire about availability
Upcoming dates are:
Saturday 27 April (Term 2, Week 2)
Saturday 11 May (Term 2 Week 4)
Saturday 25 May (Term 2, Week 6)
Saturday 8 June (Term 2, Week 8)
Saturday 22 June (Term 2, Week 10)
Any Parents, Guardians or MHPCG Volunteers who wish to attend please email Maddison Nicholls on maddison nicholls@aquinas wa edu au
MTHENRYPENINSULA
2024 - Issue 1
JUNIOR SCHOOL BUSH CARE
Since the temperature is still so warm our tasks had to be modified for the start of JS Bush Care. We started the term with a Litter Pick Treasure Hunt for the Yr 3 VS 4R to collect the most litter within the Peninsula The students were eager to compete and removed a staggering amount of waste from only one hours work. Students learnt about the importance of removing litter from our bushland and how litter impacts animals and plants.
THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL BUSH CARE
After School Bush Care commenced in Week 1 with a quick pruning session due to the warm temperatures on the day. This was vital to ensure all encroaching trees and shrubs were cleared from the track to maintain emergency Vehicle Access.
As it begins to cool down, the students will begin re mulching the track which is desperate for a new layer of mulch in parts
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mt Henry Peninsula Conservation Group
Mrs Maddison Nicholls - maddison.nicholls@aquinas.wa.edu.au
2024 - Issue 1
WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO
COMMUNITY GARDEN
In October 2023, Aquinas College was awarded the rights to manage the McDougal Farm Community Garden located in Manning. Volunteers from both the wider community and Aquinas College have been working together to get the garden back up and running and grow produce to give back to the community In the next few weeks we should be able to harvest our Zucchinis, Eggplants and Chilli’s with Lettuce, Carrots and herbs shortly afte
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
On Friday March 8, 50+Students and staff participated in the Keep Australia Beautiful - Clean Up Australia Day event. Covering various locations the students litter picked Deep Water Point, under the Mount Henry Bridge and across the school grounds with each location left litter free.
COCKYCOUNT&LORIKEETCOUNT
On February 25th, students, staff, and volunteers gathered at Aquinas for the Rainbow Lorikeet Count, followed by the Cocky Count on April 14th
These events aim to tally the Lorikeets and Cockatoos roosting in the trees around Aquinas College. While the recorded roosting numbers were low, ample evidence of their daytime activity persists
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