The paints were ‘mis-tinted’ and would otherwise been thrown away.

The paints will be used in creating colourful murals that have been planned around the school, while the other items will be put to suitable use in the design and technology and art learning areas.

Art teacher Sally Hill said the students were creative in the two learning areas but ever tightening of budgets meant materials needed to be sourced from places other than retail stores.

“Recycling of goods in the school arena has creative, educative and social value in that we are thinking outside the square and not just adding to landfill,” she said.

“Parents donate recyclable goods to primary schools for use in art and technology and enterprise, yet high schools are often forgotten.”

Most items thrown away in businesses and from homes can be re-used to create works of art or other useful items.

“In Perth, a body has been set up called the ReMida Centre for schools to use goods collected from many businesses, however Moora is just that little too far to be able to access the recyclable goods,” Ms Hill said.

“Any recyclable bits and pieces would be gratefully received by CMSHS should homes or businesses wish to donate items.”

People can call the school to check whether their recyclable goods are suitable.