Environmental sustainability program is a big part of Bonkers Beat Philosophy and practice.
What is Sustainability?
Sometimes it is quite difficult to explain to young children the meaning and the definition of this word. However, in a simple way it is just “Enough for Everyone for Ever”.
It is our responsibility to be role models and teach children to:
- learn about the environment
- develop skills to investigate and solve issues in the environment
- acquire attitudes of care and concern for the environment
- adopt behaviours and practices which protect the environment
- understand the principles of ecologically sustainable development
At Bonkers Beat children are taught to respect plants and nature through activities such as gardening, watering plants, pruning, cooking and so on.
We understand the importance of looking after our planet and work together to raise awareness of the environment and a sense of connection to the natural world.
Children and staff at Bonkers Beat centre become socially responsible and show respect for their environment by not wasting water or electricity, reusing paper and recycling materials. We make practical changes and embrace them within the culture of our centre.
All families are encouraged to use compost bins, recycle bins, water tanks, grow their own vegetables and herbs, maximise the use of natural light, minimise the use of heaters and air conditioners and much more.