Changemakers unite

By Ms Kath Notley, member of the Sustainability Working Group

On Friday 1 August, Radford College proudly hosted the second Inter-School Sustainability Council meeting, led by our passionate Sustainability Captains, Emma and Emily.

The event brought together students from St Francis Xavier College, Daramalan College, Merici College, Gungahlin College, and St Clare’s College, uniting young changemakers from across Canberra with a shared vision: to make their schools more sustainable.

The meeting opened with a warm welcome from Mr Bradbury, who expressed his gratitude for the students' commitment to sustainability. He praised their initiative, energy, and leadership, and gave special thanks to Rebecca Price from Merici College for originally proposing the concept of the Council.

Emma and Emily presented an overview of Radford’s recent sustainability initiatives, including our journey towards earning a fourth star in sustainability certification, a testament to the College’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.

Each school shared updates on their current programs and initiatives, showcasing innovative ideas and the real impact being made within their communities. The students then collaborated in breakout workshops, brainstorming shared challenges and opportunities, and developing creative, cross-school solutions to enhance sustainability efforts across Canberra.

The energy and collaboration shown at this event was truly inspiring. To see students from different schools working together with such passion and purpose is a powerful reminder of what young people can achieve when they unite for a common cause.

Radford College congratulates all participants for their outstanding efforts and looks forward to seeing the continued impact of this growing network of student sustainability leaders.