On 2 February 2009, following an invitation from committed and enthusiastic teacher, Ballajura Community College's Mark Arrantash, Sandy Boulter from the Kimberley Toad Busters gave a cane toad presentation to Mark's Design and Technology Class.
Mark had previously discussed the possibility of making traps in class with Dean Goodgame from the Kimberley Toad Busters. The students then undertook a study of the cane toad issue in Australia.
Students:
- submitted their design on graph paper to ensure best and most efficient use of donated wire;
- made traps;
- packed up traps;
- delivered traps to Nexus freight service
These traps are so well designed and built that they will be used in the field at the cane toad battle out at the north east corner of Lake Argyle, to help save these precious Ramsar wetlands from the cane toad.
We look forward to ongoing support from Ballajura for this trap building, and Ballajura are looking for donations of wire to the school for next year's class.
Photo Above: Ballajura Toadbusters from L to R,include Madock Anyon, Aaron Spencer, Deng Akut, Joshua Vocisano, Tabitha Gai, and Teacher, Mark Arrantash
Photo Above: students fabricated Cane Toad traps, cut material to size, and used a Magna Bender to fold the mesh cages before making one way doors and fitting shade cloth.
Click on the link below to read the full story, or click here to visit the Toad Buster website.
Ballajura Community College Students Help KTB Cane Toad Battle.pdf (141.68 kb)