At Lesmurdie Primary School, sustainability is more than a curriculum focus - it's a whole-school commitment to nurturing social, civic and environmental responsibility in our students. 

We believe that sustainability education should empower children to think critically, act ethically, and innovate for a better future. Through school-wide initiatives and classroom-based projects, we foster a culture where students actively contribute to more sustainable ways of living.

Whole-School Sustainability Initiatives

Our classrooms reflect our shared commitment to environmental stewardship:

• Solar panels provide a visible reminder of the importance of using natural resources wisely.
• The school serves as a community collection point for hard-to-recycle items including batteries, mobile phones, printer cartridges, milk bottle lids, and textas.
• Each classroom takes ownership of a sustainability focus—such as worm farming, water-saving practices, frogs, or the importance of bees—helping students understand their role in caring for our planet.

Community and Environmental Programs

We proudly participate in a range of sustainability programs that extend learning beyond the classroom:

• Clean Up Australia Day
• Bread Tags for Wheelchairs
• Cash for Cans recycling initiative

Following our recent redevelopment, we are re-establishing our vegetable garden beds. These will be used to grow fresh produce for student-led cooking and preserving projects, teaching students about healthy eating, seasonal foods, and self-sufficiency.

The Book Swap Shop

A much-loved feature of our sustainability efforts is the Book Swap Shop, which encourages the sharing and reusing of books within our school community. It’s open to all family members and is a fantastic way to support avid readers while reducing waste.

Join us in Endeavour Hall every Thursday morning—bring a book and enjoy the fun of swapping!