Quenching prep’s first day thirst

Prep pupils on the first day of school this year were given a free reusable water bottle.

Westernport Water provided the stainless steel bottles to 283 preps from Newhaven College, Cowes, San Remo, Newhaven, and Our Lady Star of the Sea.

More than 1750 students have received a reusable water bottle from the water authority since the Prep Water Bottle Initiative began in 2017.

The initiative promotes the environmental, monetary and health benefits of drinking tap water by encouraging people to choose tap water over sugary drinks or pre-packaged single use alternatives.

“We’re told the students love filling their bottles up and teachers notice the difference when their students are well hydrated,” Westernport Water’s managing director, Dona Tantirimudalige said.

Permanent water refill station locations: www.westernportwater.com.au/our-community/permanentrefill-
stations.