On a bright winter day at Garry Point Park, a spirited group of young environmentalists came together with their teachers and parents for the Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup. Equipped with gloves and determination, they tackled the shoreline, collecting over 35 kilograms of litter while helping to create a cleaner home for local wildlife.
As the students sorted through the day’s findings, they transformed piles of debris into a math adventure, using fractions, decimals and percentages to analyze what they had gathered. With every bag of litter removed, their sense of pride and connection to their community deepened. Smiles and laughter highlighted the camaraderie that grew as they worked side by side, showing how meaningful contributions can bring people together.
As the day wrapped up, the students waved goodbye to the beach they had helped transform, carrying with them more than just the memory of their efforts. They learned a powerful truth: small actions, especially when done together, can create big, meaningful change for their community and their planet.