Check out the changes that have been made over the last few years. See what initiatives we have in Waste, Water, Biodiversity and Energy.

1. Becoming a 5 star accredited ResourceSmartAuSSi Vic school Energy Waste Water Biodiversity Environment and Sustainability at BEPS

2. WaterConservation and reduction in the amount of water used in the school has been a big focus of the school. Water grants Water saving measures Drought tolerant gardens Storm water harvesting Flow restrictors Dual flush toilets Veggie garden tanks

3. Water Green oval tanks – 95,000L for oval irrigation Red toilet block tanks – 27,000L for toilet flushing

4. New Toilet blockIncorporating performance area, bike shed and rain water tanks connected to toilets. Yes, it really looked like this!

5. Energy Solar Panels installed in 2009 Automatic sensor lights in all rooms Energy efficient globes Energy saving signage around the school Energy efficient heaters Ride 2 School program to reduce driving Passive Solar verandah built on Prep building

6. Solar powerRenewable energy source installed to help cut CO2 emissions and as an educational tool. 7.14 kWh system installed Online data available for students

7. VerandahPassive solar design, north facing and angled to catch the sun in winter. Improved guttering to harvest storm water.

8. Bike sheds & parkingSupporting Ride-To-School-Day and encouraging the school community to use alternate methods of transport. 76+ bike parking places created for the school community

9. Biodiversity Grants to fund the garden projects Indigenous gardens Drought tolerant gardens Bush tucker garden Veggie garden Frog pond Compost bins in use Garden waste composted and mulched

10. Gardens Front garden – Indigenous plants – drought tolerant 2 2005 2006 2010

11. Gardens Veggie Garden and outdoor classroom From this to this 2009 2010

12. Gardens Little Monkeys Playground Garden Landscaping Drought tolerant garden

13. Waste Paper and cardboard recycling Mixed recyclables Classrooms encourage reusing resources Try and buy green resources Compost bins up and running Green waste used on site New colour coded bins

14. Waste Our new colour coded bins

15. OvalCommitment to a natural play surface for our students, irrigated with harvested storm water. Grass clippings are used in the Veggie Garden compost. 2007 2011 Irrigation Drought tolerant grass Water storage

16. Playgrounds Little Monkey Bars Playground Shade New surface