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 2 program Go with the Flow, students follow the journey of Wynnum Creek as it makes its way from land to sea, discovering how water links plants, animals, and people. Along their exploration, they investigate what helps water flow naturally and what might block or change its path. Through hands-on fieldwork and guided discovery, students learn how waterways support life, how small changes in the catchment can ripple through the whole ecosystem, and what actions people can take to care for this living system. By the time they reach the mouth of the creek at Moreton Bay, students gain a powerful understanding of the role catchments play in creating healthy environments and how every drop of water is part of a bigger story.
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