Learn about ResourceSmart Schools at the site of our most recent 5 Star School, Wendouree Primary.

Our afternoon get together will feature talks from:

Stephen McNeight, Wendouree Primary School RSS Lead

James McLennan, CEO and Director of Farm my School

Bird Counting in preparation for the Aussie Bird Count

Propagation workshop

Come and enjoy freshly made wood fired pizza, marvel at the beautiful native gardens, enjoy a tour by dedicated students and network with the Ballarat Community of Practice.

This will be a ZERO WASTE Event so if you’re curious about how to make that happen at your school, now is your chance.

This event showcases local, meaningful and hands-on sustainability education activities and initiatives. Primary and secondary school teachers, staff and leaders with an interest in sustainability, wellbeing, school food production, STEM and educating outdoors are invited to attend, including State, Catholic and Independent schools.

You’ll leave with:

Hands-on activity ideas
Contact details, links and resources for further support, including the local Community of Practice
Propagated plants
Inspiration and a happy tummy!

ResourceSmart Schools is a free, award-winning Victorian Government program. It helps schools embed sustainability across facilities, curriculum and community – while using less resources and saving money.

Participating and active ResourceSmart Schools may be eligible for a reimbursement of some costs associated with attending this event - for more information and to check your school’s eligibility please contact your local RSS Facilitator.

Please contact us with any questions regionalrss@sustainability.vic.gov.au

If you are not a school or stakeholder and interested in this event, please contact RegionalRSS@sustainability.vic.gov.au   

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