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

In 2024 we are pleased to offer:

Marine Life - 27 March (complete)
Bush Tucker - 19 June (complete)
Composting - 27 August (complete)
Networking and Project Ideas - 13 November

Term 4 - Speed date an educator - networking and idea sharing

Join us for a fun meeting that you'll leave with fresh ideas, inspiration and a support network to lean on. Meet every participant and hear about sustainability projects they have been working on or are planning.

Hear about projects that have made a real difference
Ask for practical tips and advice to address project challenges
Share ideas about working with parent groups, grant funding and other partners

The aim is to go away with contacts you can draw on for support in the future.

Open to all educators in Woollahra, Randwick, and Waverley Council areas. Please come ready to share, enquire or be inspired.

Schools and centres already confirmed:

St Mary’s childcare centre - participating in the free Cool Planet program
Waverley College
Montessori East
Hampshire House Kambala - bush tucker garden

When: 3.45 - 5.15pm | Wednesday 13 November 2024

Where: Senior library Waverley College - See red circle on map below, best entry is Carrington Rd gate.

How to get there
Buses from Bondi Junction Interchange: Catch either the 360 or 361 bus to Waverley College on Birrell Street. A bus stop is located directly opposite the College.
Walk: It is approximately a 17 min walk from Bondi Junction Train station to the College

Parking
Parking is very limited around the school. All day parking can be found in Council St,
Birrell St, Langlee Ave, Seaview St, Park Parade and one side of James St.

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: Julian Lee 9093 6224 | julian.lee@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

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