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Villa Maria College students have been getting their hands dirty cleaning up their local environment.
In partnership with the Drinkable Rivers programme, year 10 students spent a morning clearing weeds and rubbish from ?tākaro Avon River at the Corfe Reserve, just around the corner from the college.
“The girls understand just how important it is for our precious ?tākaro Avon River to be clean and healthy, and part of this process is clearing rubbish and weeds from the banks of the river,” director of religious education Thomas Newton said. “The students spent time identifying weeds and removing them from the site, along with any rubbish that had collected there. They then planted carefully selected trees, shrubs and grasses native to the area, that will grow and flourish in years to come.”
Students in all year levels at the college have been participating in the Drinkable Rivers programme, which has included taking samples from the river and analysing these samples to check the health of the water.
“We know the girls are passionate about being sustainable and doing their bit for the environment, and this gives them more knowledge and opportunities to really play an active role in improving the health of ?tākaro Avon River,” Newton said.
This is education outside of the classroom at its best. The girls are learning about native and non-native species, understanding what plants are appropriate for the environment and putting in the hard work to greatly improve that section of the river. It’s hoped that the students will share this knowledge with those around them and feel empowered to continue this good work in their own community.
21. Which of the following best describes Villa Maria College students?
A. learned and hardworking. B. modest and enthusiastic.
C. caring and active. D. considerate and determined.
22. What can we learn about the Drinkable Rivers programme from the text?
A. Only year 10 students participate in the programme.
B. The programme benefits students as well as the river.
C. The programme focuses on rubbish and weeds clearing.
D. The programme is aimed to help the badly polluted Avon river.
23. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Students Doing Their Bit to Make Rivers Drinkable
B. The Education outside of the Classroom
C. How to Protect ?tākaro Avon River
D. No Pains, No Gains
