The Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Sustainability Action Group was established in 2018. The students involved in this action group are passionate about the sustainability of the College, with a focus on cleaning, conserving, protecting, and reviving our College’s environmental wellbeing. 

TIDDALIK

A major focus for our Sustainability Group has been the creation of our wetlands area behind the tennis courts. In the past this area was neglected and overgrown, until our vision came to light. From the initial planning stage to the removal of sheds and weeds, to the importation of rocks and indigenous plants. This once forgotten area has become the talking point of the school.

In collaboration with Westernport Swamp Landcare, an environmental organisation who helps preserve environments and reduce impact of public use, we have been able to build and create a fully thriving ecosystem with different species of native indigenous grasses, plants, and shrubs within the wetlands area.

This area has been maintained and cared for by our students. Our wetlands area has adapted to protect the native endangered species of the Growling Grass Frog. In addition we have positively identified 3 other species of frog, as well as the area being home to two turtles, Agent X and Turtle Man. Passionate volunteers help out at lunch times by pulling out any weeds to help maintain the area. The wetlands area is named ‘Tiddalik,’ the word originating from the Indigenous Bunurong Tribes, which identifies with the well known Dream Time story regarding the Giant Frog.