Part of the inspiration behind Myross Bush’s initiatives came on a walk through Kerr Bush when the students discovered a mighty kahikitea tree.
The discovery motivated the tamariki to create their own ngahere(forest) on the edge of the school grounds.
The school’s Envirogroup gathered to design the ngahere before community members helped to clear a planting area and pathways, as well as a pou whenua (special entrance way).
An opening was held to celebrate the establishment of the ngahere and now Myross Bush School has a lineup of goals to continue their environmental progress. These include further development and weed control at their ngahere, plastics recycling and a composting initiative.
“Whether it is working on our ngahere or any of our work, it has just become part of our school culture and it's what we do,” Amy says.
At Environment Southland, they presented their environmental work to the Strategy and Policy Committee. Councillors commended the Myross Bush School pupils on their achievements and their presentation.
“There is so much more work to be done, and we work on the philosophy that as one class leaves and goes off to high school, another comes in and continues the work,” Amy says
