Generations of Landcare at Glenora District School

Published January 07, 2026

Caring for the environment runs deep at Glenora District School.

Back in 1995, Grade 8 students were learning about Landcare and caring for catchment and protecting local ecosystems. Many of the students that participated in creating this mural (proudly on display at the school’s front office) now have their own families and children who are attending Glenora District School.

 

Fast forward to Nov 2025, the Grade 4, 5 and 6 students explored the connections between waste and wildlife, discovering how everyday actions affect animals like microbats, penguins, platypus, and Bennett's wallabies. 

Across generations, Glenora students continue to nurture a legacy of environmental stewardship; learning, acting and caring for the land and its creatures.

Our guiding question for Landcare Tasmania’s Waste and Wildlife program is:

"How does the waste we create affect Tasmania's wildlife and environment, and how can we take action to protect the places we care about?"

Through interactive activities, discussions and hands-on projects, students learned about the issues, as well as actionable solutions they can implement in their own lives and communities.

Student quotes 

Something I learned about Waste and Wildlife:

  •   “Microplastics can live forever in the environment.” Amy, Glenora District School 
  •   “Feeding macropods bread is very bad.” Reece, Glenora District School 

Student pledges to help wildlife:

  •  “Try to reuse as much stuff as I can, rather than throwing it away.” Macie, Glenora District School
  • “To pick up rubbish at beaches and on the school grounds so that the animals can't get trapped in it.” Brooklyn, Glenora District School

 

Thank you!

Thank you to the teachers and students of Glenora District School for your warm welcome, enthusiastic discussions, and creative ideas.

Landcare Tasmania's Waste and Wildlife Program is supported by the Tasmanian Government and the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.

The program includes a teacher package with pre and post lessons linked to the V9 Australian Curriculum. Educators interested in bringing the program to their school can contact [email protected]

 

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