On the 20 February six students from the Rosellas group travelled to Maloneys Beach to complete a rubbish collection and test for microplastics. We started off the morning by collecting rubbish from the two beaches east of Maloneys Beach in Murramarang National Park.  We then recorded what we collected with Tangaroa Blue Database. Tangaroa Blue then use this data along with all the other data they collect to work on solutions to stop the flow of litter at the source. In collecting data from our coastal environment Tangaroa Blue can then collaborate with industry and government to create change on a large scale.

Afterwards we used microplastic testing kits from Ausmap to examine for any microplastics on the high tide mark of Maloneys Beach. The day was enjoyed by all and we hope to return to the beach later in the year to compare our results. 

We would like to encourage all students of Carroll College to consider joining the Rosellas group to make a difference in the world and be a part of positive change. Our meetings are on Mondays of Week A in the second half of AM break in B1. The next Rosella activity will be in Term Two when we plan to work with the students of St Bernard’s.

Written by Emma Tuckwell

Karen Ashby

Classroom Teacher (Broulee)