Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School’s Earth Fest was a huge success in 2019, but then the pandemic put the 2020 and 2021 version on hold.
The fair, which will be back in February, aims to educate and inspire as many people as possible to connect, as a community to care for the planet.
Sponsored by the City of Greater Geelong, Earth Fest will feature live comedian performances, stalls where you can meet local indigenous animals, sustainable businesses and environmental groups, live music, barbecue food vans and lots more.
School principal Kerryn Sells said the motto for next year’s fair is ‘Together we flourish’.
“The students are very excited as they are very passionate about caring for our world and like to actively be involved in taking action and spreading the message,” she said.
“It is carried on from the cancelled event this year and lots of planning driven by Sue Constable, our sustainability leader, and teachers ensuring all levels have a focus.”
Ms Sells said the school is expecting “at least a couple of thousand” people for the three-hour twilight fair and that parents of the pupils have been heavily involved with planning the event.
“Raising awareness and changing practice, however small, is what is hoped for and understanding that it is everyone’s responsibility,” she said.
“It’s a chance for all the community to come together, enjoy the evening and inspire action, volunteerism for the environment for the common good.
“Any interested businesses who would like to support or be involved please make contact via the school office.”
The fair is at Ocean Grove Park on Friday, February 18 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.
