Mr Williamson (HoD for Science) joins with ‘Trees for Survival’ (TFS) annually and one Sancta Maria College classroom, during a one-day intense planting venture, which sees a targeted area rejuvenated with New Zealand native plants. This planting day is well planned in advance and is undertaken during the winter months to ensure the newly replanted seedlings have the greatest chance for survival.
However, this planting doesn’t just happen over one day, it has already started. Thank you to 8CLE and Mr Williamson’s Year 11 Science class, who was joined by Sarah from Trees for Survival – the two classes joined forces, leaving the classroom to plant seeds that will be used as seedlings in next year’s planting day and learn about planting native trees to create a ‘bird corridor’.
Would you believe it, they all worked through their morning tea to complete the task, which wasn’t quite finished during their lesson. An exciting addition in 2026 will see our incoming Year 7 and 8 students having the opportunity to join TFS as part of their kaitiakitanga service. Thanks for the hard mahi everyone – we look forward to hearing where your seedlings will be planted next year.
