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Illawarra Environmental Education Centre

Illawarra Environmental Education Centre

Telephone02 4237 6100

EmailIllawarra-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Eco-Schools Australia - A platform for whole school student environmental leadership

Date

No sessions are currently scheduled. Please contact us if you are interested.

Course description

The purpose of the day is to increase teacher confidence as facilitators of a whole-school student environmental initiative through the Eco-Schools Australia platform.  

During the program participants will:

  • Discuss present structures and features of Eco-Schools Australia, including  the 7 Step process towards obtaining the three award levels, Bronze, Silver and Green Flag.
  • Conduct an ‘eco-snapshot’ in a real school environment, addressing four areas: energy, waste, water and biodiversity. 
  • Discuss and share practical strategies to maximise whole school engagement and success. 
  • Examine strategies for using school eco-snapshot data to facilitate students through the process of developing an action plan in line with the Eco-Schools Australia framework. 

Cost

Costs will vary depending on catering expenses and presenter expenses (if required).

Location

Onsite at your school or a nominated school, as this trianing course utilises the school grounds.  

How to enrol

Enrol through MyPL: Course identifier NRG04758 or search 'Eco-schools Australia, a platform for whole school environmental leadership'.  Choose the session at Illawarra Environmental Education Centre.

Session details

See indicative program schedule.