Fair go, respect, inclusion, and mateship—these core Aussie values are being championed in a national schools’ challenge that tasks students with innovatively re-using plastic bottles. With $20,000 worth of classroom stationery prizes up for grabs, the initiative promotes teamwork and environmental sustainability.
The challenge is part of the nationwide Aussie of the Month Award, a student recognition program that rewards personal endeavour, teamwork, and community contribution. It is the younger sibling to the prestigious Australian of the Year Awards.
“Circular Champions is a great way for school children to demonstrate the important values of mateship, inclusion, respect, fair go and community, by showing how they can work together to get creative with plastic bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill. I am very much looking forward to seeing the entries!” said Aussie of the Month Ambassador, Amar Singh.
Twenty schools will win a share of $20,000 in Pilot Pen classroom stationery prize packs. Schools can register at www.aussieofthemonth.org.au before the 20 September 2024 deadline.