Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network - Term 3

Calling all educators in Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra Council areas! Join us for a year of learning, networking, and hands-on experiences as part of the Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network.

In 2025 we are pleased to offer:

• Marine Life Rockpool Exploration - 17 March (complete)

• Build a Frog Pond - Wednesday 18 June (complete)

• Tour of Indigigrow Nursery - Wednesday 20 August

• Ecoliteracy in Early Learning - Wednesday 5 November (tour and talk at Ballykin Rose Bay)

Term 3 - Explore Indigenous Plant Knowledge at IndigiGrow

Sustainability educators from early learning to high school are warmly invited to the Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network (ESSSN) Term 3 gathering at IndigiGrow nursery in La Perouse.

This free professional development session offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn about native and bush food plants and their cultural significance in First Nations communities

• Discover practical ways to integrate indigenous plant knowledge into your school's curriculum, gardens, and sustainability programs

• Gain inspiration for student-led projects that connect biodiversity, culture, and sustainability

• Access council resources and connect with like-minded educators across the area.

Open to all educators in Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra Council areas.

When: 3.45 - 5.15pm | Wednesday 20 August

Where: IndigiGrow, 8 - 18 Yarra Rd, La Perouse

How to get there
Buses 394 or 399

Parking
Free parking is available near the nursery and La Perouse Public School.

About our Network 

The Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network (ESSSN) is for educators from early learning to high school. Meeting each term, the Network provides free professional development on a wide range of topics, opportunities to connect with like-minded teachers from other schools and to hear from Council about the resources available to schools.

How to claim professional learning credit 

Claim teacher professional learning accreditation for attending meetings. Teachers can register their participation through their NESA / Teacher Accreditation / ETAMS account under Elective Professional Development. The Course addresses the following Standards - "Standard 6 Engage in Professional Learning" - 6.2.2, 6.3.2 and 6.4.2.

For more information

• Randwick: Helen Morrison 9093 6223 | helen.morrison@randwick.nsw.gov.au

• Waverley: Vicky Bachelard 9083 8049 | vicky.bachelard@waverley.nsw.gov.au

• Woollahra: Michelle Rose 9391 7095 | michelle.rose@woollahra.nsw.gov.au | Updates, resources and newsletter sign-up

Composting with Ella

Rockpool exploration at Clovelly

Rockpool exploration at Clovelly