Led by science teacher Eirinn Taylor, students are extending what they have learnt in the classroom by transferring their skills to make an impact to the wider environment.

Developed by Ms Taylor as a platform for students to meet like-minded peers, the Green Team enables students to share ideas and speak in a stronger, united voice, to raise awareness of climate change and enact change. 

The team is working on a number of projects like planting 100 trees, producing a film highlighting the amount of rubbish the school generates, working on a renewable energy day to highlight how much energy the school uses. It is also organising a climate strike for the whole community.

Year 9 student Elloise Gibson joined the Green Team last year after learning about climate change in class.

"We learnt about how animals are affected by plastic in oceans and how trees are logged. Even if it is one tree a day, there are animals dying because of it," she said. "There are different environmental challenges impacting everything. We just want our voices to be heard. We are trying to make a cleaner, healthier world."

The group comprises of about 30 students from different year levels who would not otherwise associate with each other.

Ms Gibson said all of the students were standing up for what they believed in and she found it beneficial to brainstorm ideas with older students.

"We are standing up for what we believe needs to change. There are a few kids who are really nervous about talking to people and putting their thoughts out, like me, but through this we are able to share our thoughts and ideas about what needs to change," she said.

Ms Taylor said only so much could be done in the classroom but it was important for her to support her students and encourage them to make their voices heard. 

"For a young person to find their voice, it's a bit of a challenge, so I am very proud they have been inspired to take action in the world," Ms Taylor said.