Farewell to our Environment and Sustainability Leader,  Bronte Sprotte

It was with some sadness but mostly joy and gratitude that the Environment Committee said farewell to their dedicated and passionate leader, Bronte Sprotte.

When Bronte joined the committee way back in Year 5, it was clear that this was a student with a strong and genuine commitment to the protection of the natural environment. In her early years on the committee, Bronte played an active role in raising awareness about environmental issues and motivating her peers to get involved in the many projects initiated by the committee.

Bronte has been a keen participant in the Schools Strike for Climate project since its introduction in 2018 and was instrumental in embedding the global Fridays for Future program into the College calendar.

As leader of the committee this year, Bronte relaunched the energy-reducing FLAWED program into all senior campus classrooms and has introduced a number of waste reduction programs including pen and battery recycling and the expansion of Return and Earn bottle recycling. She has ensured that the committee has been a regular feature of school assemblies and other events such as Love Week and Santa Fest using every opportunity to educate the community about environmental issues and encourage positive action. While the committee will not be the same without Bronte, she has certainly helped build a culture of commitment to collective action towards our ongoing goal of achieving a more sustainable future for our planet. 

Kate Corcoran, Beth Meldrum, Richard Crittenden and the Student Environment Committee