Sustainability
Our commitment
Little Friends is committed to protecting the environment and implementing practices that provide for a sustainable future. Little Friends considers its responsibility towards future generations and acts to promote sustainable lifestyle choices. We achieve this by embedding sustainable practices and supporting children to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment.
Children of all age groups gain knowledge in appreciation and respect for our environment with participation in recycling of materials, growing of produce in our fabulous vegetable garden, environmentally sustainable disposal of food scraps, energy and water consumption and developing awareness of the impact of human activity for future generations.
At Little Friends our centre is 100% smart lighting, and all our bathrooms use touch sensor taps where the tap runs for 8 seconds after activation it is all about reducing, reusing and recycling. Reducing waste in the Centre and preschool is part of our everyday routine. For instance, we use paper, cardboard and other recycled materials in the craft areas. Our families are also encouraged to donate reusable materials for art and craft work.
Our strategy
Our educators are passionate about creating sustainable learning environments where children can discover the importance of caring for our planet. Through everyday actions like reducing waste, reusing materials and recycling, children learn that even small choices can make a meaningful difference. Sustainability is embedded into our daily routines, helping children develop respect for the environment and become confident caretakers of the future.
Children explore sustainability through:
Reducing waste through recycling
Children learn to sort and recycle paper, materials and rubbish in their rooms, at home and within the wider community.
Creating with recycled materials
Children are encouraged to turn off taps after washing their hands and understand the importance of saving water.
Conserving water through mindful habits
Children are encouraged to turn off taps after washing their hands and understand the importance of saving water.
Caring for plants and nature
Children are encouraged to turn off taps after washing their hands and understand the importance of saving water.
Learning water-saving practices
Children are encouraged to turn off taps after washing their hands and understand the importance of saving water.
Conserving water through mindful habits
Children are encouraged to turn off taps after washing their hands and understand the importance of saving water.
Understanding energy conservation
Children are encouraged to turn off taps after washing their hands and understand the importance of saving water.
Building environmental awareness
Children are encouraged to turn off taps after washing their hands and understand the importance of saving water.
Helping little hands care for a big world
From growing produce in our garden to making sustainable choices every day, we encourage children to explore, discover and care for their environment.
