Mr Barry came to visit Grade 2

Mr Barry came to visit Grade 2 this afternoon to talk to us about what sustainable features have been included in the new campus. This is what we learnt:

• All the doors are self closing, to keep the cool air in
• We might get new shades on the outside of the windows to keep the sun out
• Grey water irrigation under the ground to water the field
• There is a 3-5 year plan for the trees to fully grow
• The roofs are white to reflect the sun
• The electricity bill for one month at ISPP is $40,000
• Solar panels are going to be installed on the roof
• Non-toxic paint has been used all around the school
• All the food scraps from the cafeteria go to a local farmer to feed animals
• Shade sails will be put up in the playground over the Christmas break
• Most of the materials used at the school are from within 500 miles of ISPP
• They might make a butterfly farm on the roof of the Knowledge Centre
• The windows are tinted to keep the sun out (like wearing sunglasses)
• They chose trees that are safe and won't fall in storms