Eco Status Award from 2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that our school has been awarded a Platinum 2 Decade eco status, recognising our commitment to protecting the environment and building a more sustainable future. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of our students, staff, and community who have come together to make meaningful changes through eco-friendly initiatives. From recycling projects to conservation efforts, this award celebrates our shared responsibility in caring for our planet. We are honored by this recognition and excited to continue leading the way toward a greener, brighter future.

Planting Week Completion

We are so proud of all these learners who have also completed their planting week challenge by planting Spekboom and seedlings. Well done for showing us that all it only takes one person to start making a difference!

Rhino Footsie Walking Challenge

Keep an eye out for the next challenge taking place from 2 - 17 May. It is the Rhino Footsie Walking Challenge! So get your walking shoes ready to take on the challenge...

Instructions coming soon!

 

Planting Week Update

Well done to Matthew in Grade 6, as well as Adrianna and Lian in Grade 1 for being such eco superstars. They have planted Spekboom and herb seedlings proving that anyone can make a difference, no matter how small the task. It is so inspiring to see that you have embraced the challenge and want to make a difference to your planet. 

Earth Day

A big thank you to Raha and Phumla for the presentation they delivered on Earth Day!  You reminded us all of the importance of caring for our planet and shared simple but powerful ways we can make a difference every day. From reducing waste to protecting nature, your message inspired us to think more carefully about our actions. Well done on an informative and meaningful presentation, we are proud of you for helping to spread such an important message!

Our Grade R learners had so much fun celebrating Earth Day with a special craft activity all about our beautiful planet! They created colourful Earth-themed artworks. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and growing awareness of the importance of looking after our planet from such a young age. Well done, Grade R!

The Grade 1s also celebrated Earth Day with a lovely craft activity. What a special way to learn about our planet and how we can look after it!

 

Planting Week Update

A big congratulations to two of our eco Edenites who successfully completed this term’s Planting Week Challenge by planting their very own Spekboom! Your effort and care for the environment are truly inspiring, and every plant makes a difference in helping our planet thrive. 

Komal can even be seen proudly standing beside a Spekboom from the school, planted about seven years ago. It is a wonderful reminder of how these incredible plants grow and flourish over time. It’s amazing to see just how much of an impact a single planting can have. 

Well done on helping create a greener future Iyla and Komal!

We look forward to seeing everyone else's completed planting week challenges as well. 

Term 1 Awards

A huge congratulations to these eco champions who have worked so hard to earn their badges! Through your dedication to completing eco challenges you’ve shown that small actions can make a big difference. Your enthusiasm is helping our school community become more environmentally responsible every day. Keep up the amazing work as we continue our journey to care for our planet!

Gr 3L Eco Star

         Srihara Naidoo Eco 1
 

Planting week Challenge: 19 - 25 April

 Our first eco challenge of term 2 is here and it’s time to get into the garden. We’re starting on land by planting spekboom, herbs, seedlings, or indigenous plants. You can earn points by planting spekboom or growing herbs or seedlings (indigenous).

So grab your pots, find some soil, and start planting. Every leaf, every stem, and every small effort helps.

Diving Deep: Our Ocean Conservation Journey

This year, our prep school is setting sail on an exciting adventure that takes us beneath the waves and into the heart of one of the most important ecosystems on Earth: the ocean.

Our 2026 eco theme is the Ocean, and together, we’ll be exploring how we can protect and care for our blue planet. 

To make this journey even more exciting, each class will become a submarine crew, diving deeper into the ocean as they complete eco-friendly challenges throughout the year. These challenges might include:

• Reducing plastic use
• Participating in clean-up efforts
• Saving water and energy
• Learning and sharing facts about marine life

Every positive action earns your class points, helping your submarine descend further into the ocean depths.

Our progress will be tracked on a special Ocean Depth Board, displayed for everyone to see. The more points your class earns, the deeper your submarine dives—from the sunlit surface waters all the way down to the mysterious deep sea!

Will your class reach the twilight zone? Or even the midnight zone? There’s only one way to find out…

Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet and play a huge role in keeping Earth healthy. They provide oxygen, regulate the climate, and are home to incredible biodiversity. Unfortunately, they are under threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

Every challenge completed is a step toward a healthier ocean and a deeper dive for your class submarine!

Completion of the Recycling Station Challenge

Our “Make Your Own Home Recycling Station” challenge has officially come to an end! A huge congratulations to everyone who took part and showed creativity, effort, and commitment to helping the environment. It was amazing to see how many of you turned recycling into a fun and meaningful project at home. Every small action makes a big difference, and by building your own recycling stations you’ve taken an important step toward caring for our planet. Well done to all who participated, you’ve set a fantastic example for our school.

Beach Clean-Up

This weekend, our school community swapped their usual Saturday routines for buckets, gloves, and plenty of enthusiasm as students and parents came together for a fantastic beach clean-up.

Armed with gloves and reusable bags, our volunteers worked tirelessly to remove other debris from the beach. It was incredible to see pupils of all ages taking responsibility for protecting our local environment and understanding first-hand the impact litter has on marine life.

Beyond the bags of rubbish collected, the morning was filled with teamwork, laughter, and a shared sense of purpose. Parents and students worked side by side, showing that caring for our planet is something we can all do together.

Beach clean-ups are about more than tidying up, they are powerful reminders that small actions make a big difference. Every piece of litter removed helps protect wildlife, reduce pollution, and keep our coastline beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time to take part. Your efforts truly reflect our school’s commitment to sustainability, community, and positive action.

5 day Fitness Challenge: Day One!

This week, our prep school is kicking off something exciting, energising, and just a little bit challenging, our 5 Day Fitness Challenge!

As part of our focus on healthy living and caring for ourselves as well as our planet, we’re encouraging all pupils to get moving with a 10-minute fitness challenge each day for the next five days. Just ten minutes might not sound like much, but small actions, just like small eco-friendly habits, can make a big difference over time.

Each day will bring a new activity designed to get hearts pumping and smiles growing. From star jumps and skipping to balance challenges and mini circuits, the goal isn’t to be the fastest or the strongest, it’s to take part, try your best, and have fun.

Why are we doing this?

Being active is not only great for our bodies, but it also helps our minds. Exercise can improve focus in lessons, boost mood, increase energy levels, and build resilience. Just like looking after the environment, looking after ourselves is an important part of building a healthy future.

We’re taking these challenges outdoors. Fresh air, green spaces, and movement are a powerful combination, and a wonderful reminder of why protecting our environment matters.

Well done to everyone who joined in for Day 1!

Recycling Stations continued

 The learners have been busy creating their recycling stations. Here are 3 more created by Aarav, Navya, and Komal in Grade 7. Well done to them! There are 5 days left to complete this challenge and we are looking forward to seeing everyone's at-home recycling stations. 

The start of the recycling stations

The students have been hard at work on their at-home recycling challenge, showing real dedication to helping the environment beyond the classroom. From sorting recyclables to finding creative ways to reduce waste, their efforts have been inspiring to see. The challenge to create their recycling stations will continue until the end of February, and they will use their stations throughout the year, so keep up the great work and let’s see how much of a positive impact we can make together! We look forward to seeing all the completed recycling stations!

Gabriella and Swara in Grade 7 have already completed their recycling stations. 

World Wetland's Day

To celebrate World Wetlands Day, all learners were encouraged to wear a blue accessory as a symbol of water and wetlands. During the day, students learned about the importance of wetlands and the vital role they play in supporting wildlife, protecting water quality, and maintaining healthy ecosystems. It was a meaningful way to raise awareness and inspire learners to help preserve these valuable natural environments.