A Little Penguin-Filled Day at BEEC
We had an awesome day at the Bournda Environmental Education Centre (BEEC), where 16 bright and enthusiastic students from Bermagui, Tathra, Pambula, and Eden Public Schools came together to become Little Penguin Ambassadors!
These Stage 3 and 4 students (aged 8 and 9) were treated to a fun and educational day dedicated to learning all about Eden’s Little Penguins – and what we can do to help them.
Learning Through Play and Creativity
The day kicked off with a warm welcome from the BEEC team, followed by a fascinating presentation from Wendy, who shared the story of Eden’s Little Penguins – from their biology and behaviour to the threats they face and how we can protect them.
Next came a lively team challenge – an educational puzzle game where students had to correctly answer penguin-themed questions to earn the right puzzle pieces. The goal? Be the first to complete the puzzle – and learn a lot along the way!
After the excitement of the game, it was time to get creative with penguin pottery. The students sculpted amazing clay penguins – some swimming, some nesting, and some even with chicks and eggs. It was wonderful to see their imaginations come to life.
Spreading the Message
To wrap up the day, students created colourful posters with powerful messages about how to care for our local Little Penguins. Some of their thoughtful ideas included:
If you come across a Little Penguin, give it space
Throw your rubbish in the bin – don’t litter the ocean
Educate others and help protect their habitat
Be respectful, be aware, and be kind to wildlife
They’ve been encouraged to share what they learned with their classmates and communities – spreading awareness and building a new generation of penguin protectors.
A Big Thank You
A huge thank you to the teams at BEEC and to Wendy for inspiring these young minds. Thanks to your efforts, we now have 16 new Little Penguin Ambassadors ready to make a difference.
It was a day full of learning, laughter, creativity and connection – and a great reminder of just how much kids can achieve when we empower them to care for nature.
