The Wynnum Creek Catchment is a special and important part of the local landscape, winding its way through bushland, urban areas and wetlands before meeting the waters of Moreton Bay. Like all catchments, it acts as a natural system that collects and channels rainfall, but Wynnum Creek is unique because it showcases the close connection between land and sea right in the heart of the community. Its waters provide habitat for fish, crabs and waterbirds; nourish mangroves and saltmarsh; and carry nutrients that help keep Moreton Bay alive and healthy. At the same time, the catchment reflects the impact of human activity, reminding us how the way we live—through litter, stormwater and land use—can influence the health of waterways and the bay beyond.
In the Year 4 program
Go with the Flow, students explore the Wynnum Creek catchment. As ‘Aquatic Scientists’, students investigate the importance of water and natural vegetation within the water cycle and explore Wynnum Creek through hands-on observations and experiments. They investigate water, plant and animal life, collect and classify living things, construct food chains, and explore how water flows through a catchment and the impacts affecting creek health.
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