Bowen State High Students Support Clean Up Australia Day

Students and staff from Bowen State High School took part in their annual Clean Up Bowen Day initiative on Saturday 14th March helping to protect local environments around Bowen.

The group visited several key locations, including Mullers Lagoon, the Bowen Foreshore, and the Bowen Boat Harbour, where they collected microplastics and other litter harmful to marine life.

Overall, the areas were found to be relatively clean, a positive reflection of the community’s care for the local environment. Despite this, students uncovered some unusual items among the rubbish, including a discarded bicycle tyre and a large number of bottle tops.

Participation in the event helped students build a strong sense of community volunteering while also strengthening relationships between students and staff outside the classroom. The initiative delivered positive outcomes for the wider community, with students contributing directly to environmental protection. With recent heavy rainfall and runoff from the Don River washing debris onto local beaches, the clean‑up was particularly timely, helping to remove litter before it could cause further harm to coastal and marine environments.

After completing the clean‑up around town, participants returned to Bowen State High School to tidy the school grounds before concluding the day with a sausage sizzle.

“The annual initiative provides students with a great ‑opportunity to contribute to environmental protection while reinforcing the importance of community responsibility,” Principal Mr Rob Harris said.

1 – Bowen students rally for their environment. Photos supplied.

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