wipe out waste program – moonee valley council

This FREE program was offered to schools in the Moonee Valley region with each participating school receiving:

• Litter and waste audits to investigate the make up of their school waste 
• School waste incursions delivered by CERES Environment Park
• Professional development for teachers through Leaders for Sustainability where we helped them develop waste action plans, set up of recycling bins, compost systems, signage and worm farms and organised a graduation ceremony to celebrate their school’s success

Eco champions teacher leadership –  mornington council

This six session leadership program empowered 20 local teachers in leadership for sustainability and helped them to build partnerships with community groups and raise awareness in the need for sustainability in the broader community.  Each teacher undertook a project of significance in their school or local community and presented their work at a final graduation ceremony.

ECO Champions YOUTH forum in mornington council

This forum was held in the Mornington Shire and attended by 100 students and 11 local environmental groups.  The idea was to bring these groups together so they could understand each other’s challenges and then start working together on shared environmental projects in the local region. It was a great day that created long lasting relationships and saw a range of successful on ground projects. 

The Mornington Shire has been a great supporter of Tomorrow’s Leaders for Sustainability and we look forward to further collaboration into the future.

PRIMARY SCHOOL FORUM – BAYSIDE COUNCIL

This Youth Forum gave primary kids the opportunity to discuss, debate and negotiate issues of local significance. Students shared sustainability related projects in their school and then came together in teams to to undertake a range of activities to learn about sustainability and leadership concepts. Team Groups presented their projects and then made a commitment to take action at home, school and community.

WIMMERA LEADING THE WAY FORUM – SHEPPARTON

Over 70 students and their teachers from seven schools in country Victoria and Melbourne attended our three day forum.  Many came not knowing what to expect or what was in store for them during this sustainability event.

Yet all participants left with a deeper understanding of water issues facing the Wimmera region and a greater appreciation for those who manage their daily activities in these times of a changing climate. All students made a commitment to take personal action in their homes, schools and communities and many left with promises to stay in touch with new friends.