Following the incident in early July, the juvenile Eastern Grey kangaroo is now thriving at Investigator College, where she is being fostered by the reception class of teacher Amy Willcocks.
Phoebe is the latest addition to the College’s animal family, where orphaned ringtail possums, lambs and ducks have all found a second chance – as has Pippa, a foster kangaroo from last year who now resides at Urimbirra Wildlife Park and recognises the students when they come to visit.
“At Investigator College, we focus on respect – for ourselves, each other, the environment and animals,” College Principal Mr Robinson says.
“We are blessed by the presence of animals here. Learning to care for an animal teaches empathy and is often the first step towards learning to care for others.
“Amy’s class can be proud of the care they are providing young Phoebe, and we can collectively be proud to have one of Australia’s leading schools, when it comes to animals and sustainability, right here on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
“Respect for animals begins in early life and if caring for Phoebe leaves a deep impression on any of our reception students, they will later have the chance to study specialist subjects in agriculture, conservation, and ecosystem management.”
As for Phoebe, the young kangaroo will continue in the care of Mrs Willcocks and her students for the meantime, with the support of Victor Vet and Kangala Kangaroo and Wildlife Rescue – making this a whole-of-community effort.
