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The 'Environmental walk' is a series of garden
areas around the school. There are ten gardens, each with its own
theme and purpose.
The
'Welcome Garden' is a area with hardy plants to welcome visitors and
the school community. This area is the school chat room and has plenty
of seating. It provides colour all year round.
A
frog pond and water feature with 'Flowers and Herbs' create a tranquil
garden. The green lawn and shady gazebos give a feeling of peace and
serenity. Flowers can be picked and this area includes the library
window garden.
'The
Courtyard' in an outdoor space with tables and chairs on a flat area.
It is a communal meeting place at playtimes.
Six
raised gardens beds are used to grow vegetables and herbs in the
'Juicy Garden'. The beds are surrounded by lavender, rosemary and
annuals. Straw bale compost bins are used, containing a healthy
population of worms. The emphasis is on organic growing and enjoying
the produce.
'Outback'
is a drier area home to plants that enjoy harsher conditions
(saltbush, pigface). Nesting boxes are already appealing to local
parrots. Aspects of the Indigenous them include poles which are
decorated in an Aboriginal style.
'The
Playground' has climbing, swinging, sliding, creeping activities. The
Indonesian theme is reflected in the mural. It has been created by the
whole school bringing together the spirit of Indonesia, its flora,
fauna and people.
'Rainbow
garden' is a small area with bulbs and succulents all with an emphasis
on colour. Flower, foliage and stems all feature colour.
'Birds,
Birds, Birds', native shrubs and trees make this a bird- attracting
garden. A brochure has been prepared by an ornithologist, listing
birds that live at Scott Creek. A mini theatre, steps and slide are a
feature of this area.
'Kids'
Creek' is a shallow running creek that children can play in, sit on
rocks or creep through a tunnel. Children can also dig and build in
sandy soil. They enjoy the stepping stones, imaginary adventures and
boat making.
Tubular
bells, rain sticks and other percussion instruments are the feature of
the 'Create Music'
area. Timber rounds, some with our Aboriginal designs, are dotted in
the native ground area where children can create / listen to stories
and have an accompaniment of music and sounds.
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