Prep Water Bottle Initiative continues to make a splash in 2025
As the school year begins, Westernport Water is delighted to celebrate another successful year of its much-loved Prep Water Bottle Initiative.
Now in its ninth year, the initiative ensures that prep students start their education journey with a free, reusable stainless steel water bottle, reinforcing the importance of hydration and sustainability.
This year, 250 stainless steel water bottles were given to excited prep students across seven local primary schools, including Cowes Primary, Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary, Newhaven College, Newhaven Primary, San Remo Primary, Bass Valley Primary, and Powlett River Primary. Since the initiative’s inception in 2017, an impressive 2,505 bottles have been provided to new prep students, helping them develop healthy hydration habits from day one.
At the heart of the prep water bottle initiative is the Choose Tap campaign, which highlights the health and environmental benefits of drinking tap water over sugary alternatives. Research shows that even a 2% drop in body water levels can lead to a 13% decrease in concentration, making proper hydration essential for students’ learning and well-being.
Quotes attributed to Westernport Water’s Managing Director, Dona Tantirimudalige
“It’s important to create healthy habits from day one and encourage students to keep hydrated throughout the school day.”
“We are proud to continue our partnership with local primary schools to support the well-being and education of our community’s youngest learners.”
“Encouraging students to make tap water their go-to drink, not only supports their hydration but also fosters early lessons in sustainability.”
Quotes attributed to Newhaven Primary School’s prep teacher Bethanie Williams
“We are so grateful for the support of Westernport Water. Our prep children love their new drink bottles. They are learning to re-fill their bottles at our beautiful new drinking taps that have a water bottle refill station. This was also funded by Westernport Water. Thankyou Westernport Water for your ongoing support.”
Westernport Water extends its gratitude to all participating schools and looks forward to continuing this initiative for years to come.
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Media enquiries to Manager Communications and Engagement on 1300 720711 or email | communications@westernportwater.com.au
