Imagine a generation of innovative and motivated young people who instinctively think and act sustainably – that’s the aim of Enviroschools.
Enviroschools is best described as a journey where schools (teachers, students and trustees) integrate environmental education into all aspects of the school environment – inside and outside the classroom and in school/community relations. Through the programme students are provided with the skills and attitudes necessary to live sustainably.
This is a nationally run programme open to all schools who are keen to take up the challenge of working towards this vision. We coordinate the programme at a regional level, and along with a number of other environmental educators provide assistance/facilitation to schools.
Check out the national Enviroschools website www.enviroschools.org.nz for more information, or contact us to find out if it’s the right programme for your school.
12 March 2008 - YJ08 Workshop at Wanganui High School
26 May 2008 - Green-GOld Workshop at Quaker Acres, Wanganui
4 July 2008 - Last day for Green-Gold award applications. (Judging of these will take place in November)
3-5 August 2008 - Youth Jam 08 Rotorua
15 August 2008 - Scrapbook pages in Horizons
26 September 2008 - Last day for Bronze and Silver Award applications. Judging of these will take place in Wk 2 of Term IV
20 October 2008 - Regional Event. (Hoping to include all schools in one big event this year as there is no national Hui)
Trees for Survival provides students with the experience of growing native seedlings, planting them out and helping them become established. Schools are involved in organising students to care for the plants, communicating with their community supporters, and teaching student about their local environment.
The benefits of growing and planting trees include:
Trees for Survival is a partnership between:
Contact us to find out more about joining the Trees for Survival programme or becoming a supporter.
Check out the national Trees for Survival website www.tfsnz.org.nz