Treading a careful Footprint

Students from across Years 2 – 6 gather once a week to engage in experiential learning. They are guided by members from the Senior School Footprint Club who give up their time each week to model citizenship and servant leadership. In just a short amount of time, a range of initiatives have been introduced by Junior School Footprint. In March, Footprinters encouraged their peers to participate in ‘Clean Up Schools Day’ and introduced a Peace Lily plant to be looked after by classes in the Junior School who participate in environmental initiatives. In April, the Footprinters challenged their peers to think about the sustainability of Easter eggs by collecting hundreds of chocolate wrappers to be repurposed into a stunning, collaborative artwork. At the beginning of term, the

Year 6 leaders of Footprint attended a presentation by local charity, Addi Road, who discussed the importance of minimising food wastage.

Learner agency is valued in the Junior School by giving students voice. Moving forward, the Footprinters have lots of ideas they would like to enact at Barker this year. These include the founding of an Indigenous Bush Tucker garden and a composting system for the Junior School. What a positive difference our young Footprinters are making in their community!

Susanna Matters & Hannah Yeow Junior School Footprint Coordinators