On Wednesday 5June, students in Maathai House celebrated their first House Patron Day. June 5was chosen as it is also World Environment Day and Wangari Maathai was a dedicated environmental activist.

A little bit about our House Patron

Wangari Maathai was awarded the Nobel Peace prize for her work as an environmental activist and politician. She started the Green Belt Movement in 1977, a grass roots foundation with the goal of educating and providing a purpose for women along with combating deforestation and desertification. Since its inception the GBM has planted more than 51 million trees and supported over 30 000 women in obtaining skills that support their income and create a more sustainable world.

How we celebrated the day

A short video about Wangari Maathai was created by our Year 11 House Leaders, Sofia and Noemie. This was shown to all students across the College during PC.

Goodberry’s was sold at lunchtime with $1 for each frozen custard going towards purchasing a tree to plant and all Maathai students shared a pizza lunch. It was a positive day for our Maathai students that has helped to instil pride, spirit and belonging to their House.

Mr Sam McCombe
Leader of Learning and Wellbeing
Maathai House – Year 9
Teacher – Health and Physical Education