ICHK students are taking action to tackle waste and promote sustainability.

As part of their Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) projects, a group of Year 13 students have been working to raise awareness of recycling and encourage more responsible environmental practices.

Their initiative began with a presentation to Year 7 students during Transitions, where they introduced the importance of recycling and the impact of waste on the natural environment.

This was followed by a clean-up at the shoreline near school, where Year 7s worked together to collect, sort and categorise the rubbish they found.

The learning continued with an assembly led by Sustainability Coordinators Alex Mrkich and Natalie Bailey, who explored recycling further and explained how students can make a difference through everyday actions.

At ICHK, students regularly take part in shoreline clean-ups, helping them develop the knowledge, habits and sense of responsibility needed to become sustainability stewards.

These activities are part of a wider commitment to helping students lead balanced, sustainable lives. We want our students to feel energised and motivated to explore the world around them, while recognising the lifestyle choices they can make to have a more positive impact on the planet. Every little bit helps, and taking concrete action can also prompt deeper changes in understanding and attitudes.

The project is also a strong example of students taking the lead through CAS , sharing their knowledge and inspiring others to turn environmental awareness into meaningful action.