Students from Devon Intermediate are getting creative, with the goal of reducing rodent numbers so nature can thrive.
The work has been largely student-led and harnessed by teachers who have integrated the ambitions of Towards Predator-Free Taranaki into learning opportunities across a number of subjects.
Design, technology, science, numeracy and literacy are some of the areas where predator-free and biodiversity themes have been incorporated.
This is coupled with pupils practising important skills like teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving.
Hard Materials Technology Teacher, Joe Carey, says what started as a trap-making exercise with one of his Year 8 classes quickly grew into a deeper student review of the best angle to catch rats, the best baits and trap locations.