Last year, the Year 9 Forum focused on the key question: “How can young people contribute to Antonine College after exploring the city of Melbourne?”
Students were challenged to select one of several topics and use their city research to develop a proposal aimed at improving an aspect of the College. The chosen project, The Environment in Melbourne – Creating More Green Spaces, focused on enhancing sustainability and wellbeing within the school community.
Our winning group, Lara Abbas, Lily Ibrahim and Clara Taouk had an inspiring goal: to enrich the learning environment by bringing elements of nature into the classroom and fostering a stronger connection between students and the natural world. Their thoughtful proposal highlighted the importance of green spaces in supporting both learning and environmental awareness.
During the holiday break, their vision became a reality with the installation of green walls in the Year 9 classroom. These living walls have transformed the space, providing a calming atmosphere and allowing students to feel more connected to nature while they learn.
Congratulations to the following students for their creativity, collaboration, and commitment to sustainability in bringing this project to life.
- Ms Diane Farah