Warrnambool Primary School

Partners: Warrnambool Primary School, Worn Gundidj Nursery, STARS - Brauer, Clontarf - Warrnambool College, Rebecca Clayton & Julie Regan.

GreenPrint Projects partnered with Warrnambool Primary School to transform an existing outdoor area into a vibrant and culturally informed learning space.

• A total of 42 young people participated in the project, including WPS Koorie students, Brauer Stars Foundation students, and Clontarf Foundation students.

• The project was delivered over four weeks through a hands-on, action-based learning approach.

• Students worked alongside GreenPrint Projects' Educator and Garden Specialist, Anthea Rafferty, and Horticulturalist, Chantal Dridan.

• The garden design was developed to support biodiversity, student wellbeing, outdoor learning, and connection to Country.

• Students participated in site preparation activities, including weeding, pruning, garden bed preparation, and art workshops

• New infrastructure was installed, including quality soil, mulch and bluestone steppers.

• Students helped construct a large emu nest feature and hand painted rock artworks inspired by three emu stories.

• Native trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowering plants were planted to enhance biodiversity and habitat value.

• Student leadership, teamwork, mentoring, and practical horticultural skills were developed throughout the project.

• The initiative strengthened partnerships between Warrnambool Primary School, GreenPrint Projects, the Stars Foundation, Clontarf Foundation, and Worn Gundidj Nursery.

• The completed garden now serves as a sustainable outdoor classroom that supports cultural learning, environmental stewardship, and future student engagement.