Learning by the Sea: Custodians of the Ocean Returns to St Luke’s for Term Two

The program, co-created by Beata Edling and Pia Dorer (Studio Oi) and adapted from the Department of Primary Industries’ Marine Estate Strategy, brought students face-to-face with both the beauty and fragility of their local marine environment.

After a classroom recap of Term One, students explored ocean users, human impacts, and the growing challenge of marine plastics. They then took their learning outdoors with a powerful cultural experience at Mona Vale Beach. A smoking ceremony led by Uncle Neil and didgeridoo performance by Matt James grounded students in Country before they rolled up their sleeves for a beach clean-up led by Surfrider’s Jude Furniss.

Local MP Jacqui Scruby also joined the clean-up, showing her support for ocean literacy and youth-led action. We feel incredibly lucky to have such strong backing from both our local parliament and community — together, we’re making waves that matter.

Register your schools interest in our program for 2026 here.