Trafalgar High School principal Brett Pedlow with student and 2023 enviro science leader Harry Poole celebrate an $86,900 grant to enable solar power.
Trafalgar High School will be adding solar power this year as part of in the Greener Government School Buildings (GGSB) program.
The school was recently notified that it had received a grant towards a 60kW solar power system, at a value of $86,901.89.
It followed an application supported by the student leadership group, led by enviro science leader Harry Poole.
With works expected to be complete by term three, this project will allow the school to contribute to the state government's goal of net zero emissions by 2045.
"It will be great for Trafalgar High School to make the use of renewable energy as well as promoting environmental sustainability to our students," principal Brett Pedlow said.
"School council formed of our parents, staff, student and community representatives contributed to the grant, but the driving power of this was our student leadership team especially Harry Poole," Mr Pedlow added.
Right: Trafalgar High School principal Brett Pedlow and 2023 enviro science leader Harry Poole celebrate the school being awarded a $86,900 grant to enable solar power to be added.
