Clean Up Australia Day – Students Making a Difference 🌏🧹
Our Year 9 Advance students proudly took part in Clean Up Australia Day this year on Tuesday 10 March, showing incredible initiative and community spirit as they worked together to improve our local environment.
Students headed out to Errington Reserve, the local tennis courts, and the nearby park, determined to make a real difference. Equipped with gloves and rubbish bags, the group quickly got to work collecting litter from around the area. By the end of the clean-up, the students had filled multiple bags with rubbish that would have otherwise remained in our community spaces.
What made the day even more special was the positive response from members of the community. Many locals stopped to thank the students for their efforts and praised them for taking pride in their neighbourhood. One particularly memorable moment came when an ex-student who attended the school in 1960 approached the group to personally thank them for giving back to the community. It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful these actions can be across generations.
The students represented St Albans Secondary College with pride, showing teamwork, leadership, and a genuine commitment to caring for the environment. Their enthusiasm and hard work made a visible impact on the local area and demonstrated how young people can be leaders in creating positive change.
A huge congratulations to our Year 9 Advance students for their outstanding efforts. You should all be incredibly proud of the difference you made; your actions truly reflect the spirit of community and responsibility. 👏🌿
Mr David Dang – Physical Education | House Program Leader | Advance Program Leader
Interact Club
Students from the Interact Club recently took part in a rewarding community clean-up excursion at Errington Reserve, including the local skate park and surrounding areas. Inspired by the spirit of Clean Up Australia Dau, the group worked together to collect rubbish, improve the environment, and promote community pride. Their efforts not only helped to restore the natural beauty of the space but also highlighted the importance of environmental responsibility and teamwork. The afternoon was a fantastic example of student leadership in action, with Interact members demonstrating initiative, care, and a strong commitment to making a positive difference in their local community.
Mr Dane Stammers – LAL Commerce | Commerce | Humanities | Community & Business Partnership Coordinator