Watch for an announcement on this program in June 2010

2009 School Environment Award

School Environment Award

Entries to be in by: 1st May 2009

Criteria

HOW DOES YOUR SCHOOL PRESENT ITSELF TO THE COMMUNITY?

Action taken by the school to improve or maintain grounds or facilities to create a more functional education facility & attractive environment. Other activities including maintenance and upgrading of safety aspects of play equipment, grounds landscaping and gardening and development of educational facilities.

Initiatives addressing:-

HOW DOES YOUR SCHOOL INVOLVE ITSELF WITH THE COMMUNITY?

Interaction between students, staff, parents and the broader community in projects related to the improvement of the quality of the students’ environmental education; the school grounds; any resources provided and environmentally related efforts undertaken within the local community or district; and in the broader community.

Parent work within the school or community; environmentally related activities outside the school grounds; and the inclusion of community groups or individuals in supporting environmental or social learning experiences.

HOW DOES YOUR SCHOOL CURRICULUM RESPOND TO TODAY’S ISSUES?

Single class or whole school programs that demonstrate a cross-curricular approach. Long term commitment by the school to form a sequential development of skills and attitudes in students. The school’s focus on creating awareness of environmental issues at home and within the greater community.

Download the Entry Form (PDF 93k)

Name of School
Address
Postcode
Number of Students
Contact Name
Position
Email(required)
Daytime phone
Mobile phone

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