The Gap State High School is making significant strides towards environmental sustainability, aligning with the ambitious goals outlined in our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. As part of our focus on environment and sustainability under Priority Area 3, the school is setting a new standard for how educational institutions can integrate eco-friendly practices into their daily operations and curriculum.
School Goal:
- To cultivate a mindset of agility and sustainability conducive to igniting the aspirations of learners for an everchaning world
We Value:
- Enacting our social conscience
- Optimising operational structures and policies to support learning and wellbeing, sustainability and development
Sustainability Goal
The Gap State High School aims to be Carbon neutral by 2032.
Around the School
- Energy consumption monitored and displayed
- Rain water tanks
- Recycle bins
- Skateboard racks
- Tuckshop – bio degrable materials for packaging, composting weekly of food scraps
- Uniform shop – repurpose clothing to Upparell that turn clothes into mattresses
- Hydroponics in gardens
- Re-planting project
- Compost / worm farm
In the Classroom
- Airconditioning timers
- Led lights
- Designed ventilation cooling breezes
- Blinds/Curtains
Events / Activitives
- Clean Up Australia Day
- Launch Sustainability Conference
- Solar Buddies
- Sustainability Inc community group