Students dig in for tree-mendous effort

GOOD Shepherd College Hamilton students gathered yesterday morning for Schools Tree Day, where they planted the first of 54 native trees donated by the Southern Grampians Shire Council. The initiative was driven by the College’s leadership team (front); school co-captain, Milly Thomas, Year 12; sports captain, Will Bester, Year 11; academic captain, Riley Millard; and school co-captain, James Tonissen, Year 12. Photo: GLENN GUY.

By Macey Sanders

July 26, 2024 | 4:00 PM

WITH Schools Tree Day yesterday and National Tree Day tomorrow, many local groups have benefited from the free native trees being donated by the Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) this week, with a chance to grab a free seedling at HIRL today.

Yesterday, Good Shepherd College, Hamilton, celebrated Schools Tree Day with a morning tree planting ceremony organised by the Student Leadership team.