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Language Analysis |​​Sample answer, Study notes of Waste Management

University of Adelaide (UA)Waste Management

Concerned about the amount of packaging waste she has seen around the school, Principal. Denise Walker argues for a reduction in the number of plastic ...

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Language Analysis | Sample answer
Spire School Rubbish
Concerned about the amount of packaging waste she has seen around the school, Principal
Denise Walker argues for a reduction in the number of plastic products used. Cordially but firmly
addressing the parents of Spire Primary School in an online newsletter, she aims to enlighten
them with ways they can limit the amount of plastic in their children’s lunches and at school. The
links provided at the top of the page offer an easily accessible and interactive forum. Parents are
able to learn about the school and its curriculum, and contact the principal with their thoughts
and opinions. This creates an inclusive environment that views all comments as “welcome”.
By opening her newsletter with “Dear parents”, Walker immediately establishes her amicable and
approachable demeanour that strives to show respect for the parents of her school, so they may
be more inclined to adhere to her message. She introduces “a new concept for us all to think
about”, including herself and the parents on the same level, as her equals. However, as she
acknowledges her frequently implemented “new paths” that “affect the preservation of our
planet”, parents may either be excited by the prospect of another unique, green idea, or
exasperated by her constant need to change the school’s routine. Nonetheless, she points out
that Spire is the “only local school” to have a weekly walk or ride day, “four different bins”, a “truly
organic” vegetable garden and hens that “roam as they wish”. Accordingly, parents are likely to
commend her tremendous efforts to maintain the school’s innovative and unique ideas that help
promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle, as their kids are instilled with the value of looking
after the planet. This may bolster their sense of pride in being part of a high-achieving community.
Linking the “about us” and “curriculum” tabs, the school’s logo of a tree and leaves facing
different directions portrays Spire’s emphasis on growth and care for the environment.
Furthermore, the slogan, “Lead & InSpire” encapsulates the school’s ethos of ingenuity and
breeding role models who are capable of leading the community. And yet, asserting, “we at Spire
can do more” the principal emphasises that there is still room for improvement, targeting both the
staff and parents’ moral responsibility to further contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. Declaring,
“we are responsible for the future of our world”, she insinuates that the onus is on the school
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Spire School Rubbish

Concerned about the amount of packaging waste she has seen around the school, Principal Denise Walker argues for a reduction in the number of plastic products used. Cordially but firmly addressing the parents of Spire Primary School in an online newsletter, she aims to enlighten them with ways they can limit the amount of plastic in their children’s lunches and at school. The links provided at the top of the page offer an easily accessible and interactive forum. Parents are able to learn about the school and its curriculum, and contact the principal with their thoughts and opinions. This creates an inclusive environment that views all comments as “welcome”.

By opening her newsletter with “Dear parents”, Walker immediately establishes her amicable and approachable demeanour that strives to show respect for the parents of her school, so they may be more inclined to adhere to her message. She introduces “a new concept for us all to think about”, including herself and the parents on the same level, as her equals. However, as she acknowledges her frequently implemented “new paths” that “affect the preservation of our planet”, parents may either be excited by the prospect of another unique, green idea, or exasperated by her constant need to change the school’s routine. Nonetheless, she points out that Spire is the “only local school” to have a weekly walk or ride day, “four different bins”, a “truly organic” vegetable garden and hens that “roam as they wish”. Accordingly, parents are likely to commend her tremendous efforts to maintain the school’s innovative and unique ideas that help promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle, as their kids are instilled with the value of looking after the planet. This may bolster their sense of pride in being part of a high-achieving community. Linking the “about us” and “curriculum” tabs, the school’s logo of a tree and leaves facing different directions portrays Spire’s emphasis on growth and care for the environment. Furthermore, the slogan, “Lead & InSpire” encapsulates the school’s ethos of ingenuity and breeding role models who are capable of leading the community. And yet, asserting, “we at Spire can do more” the principal emphasises that there is still room for improvement, targeting both the staff and parents’ moral responsibility to further contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. Declaring, “we are responsible for the future of our world”, she insinuates that the onus is on the school 1

community to provide future generations opportunities to thrive and succeed. In this way, teachers and parents might be propelled to further educate their students and children about the significance of caring for the planet.

Through her emphasis on “superfluous packaging”, Walker encourages parents to recognise the redundancy of the accumulation of plastic products. Referring to the “newspaper in plastic”, “hamburgers in boxes”, “packets of tissues” and “packages of rice crackers and chips”, she presses her readers to reflect on their own reliance on plastic and consider the cumulative implications. As she challenges the “biodegradable or recyclable” nature of these waste products, the parents may be ashamed of their tendency to lazily justify their overuse of plastic. The adjacent image features a colossal mountain of swollen black garbage bags, completely spilling into the horizon and surrounded by thick grey clouds. This offers a visual representation of Walker’s comment that plastic products “are still clogging our binds and eventually, our country”, thereby reinforcing the power of mounds of rubbish to rid the world of its colour and its beauty. Parents might be repulsed by the possibility of a rubbish-filled future, which in turn could elicit anger and guilt about their current inaction. Subsequently, they may be more inclined to take action immediately, in order to avoid “irreversible” environmental damage that threatens the certainty and quality of their children’s futures.

Compounding her passion for green-living, the principal anecdotally recounts her stroll at recess around the school yard, “talking...with any student who wanted to chat”, assuring parents that she is devoted to and in touch with her students. Reflecting, “I kept seeing your children holding little plastic packets”, she separates herself from the parents and directly places responsibility on them to change the way school lunches are prepared. Walker implies that it is a parent’s duty to set a positive example at home for their children from a young age, as just like school lunches, children bring lessons learnt at home into school. Offering suggestions such as a ‘re-useable container”, a “washable plastic bottle” and a “common flask” for soy sauce, she maintains that there are simple solutions that can be implemented at home. Furthermore, she attacks those parents who eat takeaway, by reiterating the “plastic boxes”, “plastic bags” and “plastic containers” that “increase the mounds of waste products”. Consequently, parents who pack their children’s lunches and order takeaway for their family might feel guilty about their lack of effort to limit the amount of plastic used, and may be inspired to start making a change now. Decisively averring that the school community “do

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Nevertheless, the principal acknowledges that it will be a “challenge at school and at home”, reassuring parents that she does indeed understand their lives may be busy and stressful. However, conclusively justifying her decisions “for the sake of future generations”, the principal urges parents to consider the prospect of humanity’s continuity. Those parents who are perhaps more considerate of their actions and the way they treat the environment are likely to accept Walker’s argument and drastically reduce their plastic use. And yet, busy parents who value their routine and minimising their stress will probably receive Louise’s argument as more significant, and refrain from implementing any radical environmental changes. Nonetheless, most parents are expected to harness their hopes for their children to prosper and achieve fulfilling and enriched lives, and accordingly make decisions that best enable this.

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