Fonterra 'Milk for Schools'

The Envirogroup have undertaken a huge responsibility this term.  They are independently running the 'Milk for Schools' programme at Gore Main School.  This is a wonderful leadership opportunity for the members of the Envirogroup and also a good chance to spread messages of recycling, sustainability and responsibility for our selves and environment.

The Envirogroup began the 'Milk for Schools' journey by visiting each class (9 classrooms) to explain the programme and show children and teachers how it would look in their classroom.  They gave each child one of the 180ml milk cartons to drink and then showed them how to fold the cartons and where to dispose of these for recycling!  Each classroom enjoyed the presentation and this has proved successful because everybody seems to know what they are doing!  

The Envirogroup is also responsible for...

• Delivering the milk each morning to every class at Gore Main School (over 200 children)
• Going round the classes to pick up and re-refrigerate any milk that was not drunk (absent kids etc)
• Ensuring the milk fridge is kept stocked and rotated
• Checking the recycling bins and ensuring these are not overflowing

We have received a visit from Fonterra and they have advised us that we are doing everything really well within the school!  Fantastic Envirogroup!  You are amazing leaders!

The Envirogroup with their 'Milk for Schools' cartons.  We also had a visit from a Fonterra Milk Tanker driver who explained the process of Cow to Carton!