Coodanup College have been recognised as Western Australia’s 579th Waterwise school.
The school held a special assembly on December 10 to celebrate the announcement
Water Corporation’s leak detection dog, Kep, made a guest appearance at the assembly teaching students how she has been trained to sniff out water leaks.
Through the program, teachers have been educating students on the need to value, protect and conserve water.
Water Corporation customer and community group general manager Catherine Ferrari thanked the school for supporting the Waterwise message.
“Climate change continues to impact our water supplies, so it’s important the next generation are aware of how precious water is to ensure we have a sustainable water future,” she said.
“Coodanup College has embedded water literacy education across all learning areas so students have a better understanding of water and the importance of water conservation.
“Thank you to students and teachers at Coodanup College for your dedication to the Waterwise school program.”
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Coodanup College Waterwise school program coordinator Megan Cousins said the program had already had a positive impact on students.
“A water project undertaken by year 7 classes at the school resulted in students making valuable links between curriculum concepts and the importance of water conservation at home and at school,” she said.
“Students were asked to complete water-related activities across each learning area, providing them with the learning tools needed to establish a deeper meaning from the curriculum content.”
For more information about the Waterwise school program, visit watercorporation.com.au/education.
