On World Environment Day, Monday June 5th, the Environmental Trail in the reserve adjacent to the school, was officially opened.

The school is particularly fortunate to have such a wonderful natural asset on its southern boundary. The reserve contains many species of native trees which provide a natural haven for a host of native birds and animals. The establishment of a trail will hopefully enable the school and the community to safely enjoy the natural beauty of the reserve.

The main driving force behind the establishment of the trail was teacher, Brian Davison. Brian worked tirelessly over three years to develop the trail, design teaching ideas for its use and make applications for funding. With a grant of $1100 from the Onkaparinga Council, the trail and development of the reserve became a joint Council, school and community project.

Brian is now retired and lives in a tropical rain forest setting in Queensland.

The official opening was performed by Dr. Bob Such M.P., and Councillor Sharon Nash (Onkaparinga Council). After a whole school assembly at which both spoke about the importance of environmental issues, they jointly cut a ribbon stretched across the entrance to the Environmental Trail. Watching on are Principal Brian Marshall, Teacher Brian Davison and student members of the Kookaburra Council.

Later in the year, the reserve was officially named the Panalatinga Environmental Reserve.