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25.01.2022 It is the last day today to vote at My Giving Circle for the SSN. We'd love your support to help us build meaningful partnerships between schools and their communities regarding sustainable education. #vote #donate #give #ssn #sustainableschoolsnetwork https://mygivingcircle.org/cha/sustainable-schools-network/
25.01.2022 Don't forget to register for this excellent professional development event facilitated by Cairns Regional Council #educate #connect #imagine #professionaldevelopment #teachers #resilience #PartnershipsForTheGoals https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/connections-for-resilience-
24.01.2022 WEBSITE UPDATE We are pleased to share that the School Sustainability Awards website has been updated. The School Sustainability Awards are a joint initiative between the #ssn and the Gecko Environment Council. Check out the 2020 winners and find information about the prizes they won. While you're there make sure you become a subscriber so you don't miss out on application information for 2021.... We welcome your involvement as sponsors too. If you have the capacity to support the awards in 2021 please email [email protected] https://www.schoolsustainabilityawards.org.au/ #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #teachersrock #sustainabilitymatters #leadership #ssnjournal #2021sustainabilitysymposium #ReimaginingEducation
24.01.2022 HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DAY: The natural environment is a miracle that deserves our appreciation every day. On this special day we would love you to do two things: - Share a photo of the beautiful natural environment that surrounds you. - Share how you are delivering environmental education today or on any other day.... #educate #connect #imagine #educatingforsustainability #worldenvironmentaleducationday #sustainabilitymatters #ReimaginingEducation
23.01.2022 'ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE' is the theme of #naidocweek2020 . The #ssn recognise the importance of Indigenous Australians and especially the cross-curriculum priority (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander's history and culture) that is supposed to be embedded across all subjects in the #australiancurriculm. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activiti...es and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We'd love to hear what you are doing???? #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #summit #reimaginingeducation
23.01.2022 Student Workshops: Sustainable Schools Summit Calling all upper primary and high school #students in North and Far North Queensland. You are invited to participate in the 2020 Connecting Regional Queensland: Sustainable Schools Summit.... 19 October 2020: 9am-3pm. Online. Reef Guardians School Program (Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium), Belgian Gardens State School (Belgian Gardens State School P&C), Trinity Bay State High School, and Garrett Swearingen from Australian Youth Climate Coalition will share with you tips on how to lead education for sustainability. Register now to ensure you have access to the event. And please share with your friends as this event is about building a community of practice. https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-regional-queensland #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #SchoolLeaders #schoolleadership #SSN #ssnjournal #sustainabilitymatters #ReimaginingEducation
22.01.2022 IMAGINE Imagine is one of the main pillars that define our work at the #ssn What does that word mean to you? We'd love to hear your ideas in the comments.... To us it means being future-focused and becoming a #syntropicenterprise. It means unlearning and playfully exploring sustainable models of educating. We can't wait to hear what this special word means to you.... #imagine #ssnmemberschools #ssnjournal #2021sustainabilitysymposium #summit #sustainableschoolsnetwork #educate #connect #educationforsustainability #sustainabilitymatters #youthleadership #reimaginingeducation
21.01.2022 THANK YOU Thank you Ergon Energy for your support of the Connecting Regional Queensland: Sustainable Schools Summit. We are so grateful for your support. If you haven't registered yet for the event, please do so here: https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-regional-queensland... Cairns, Queensland, Australia 7NEWS Cairns Explore Tropical North Queensland ABC Australia ABC News Cairns Post Star 102.7 Cairns Cairns Airport Triple M Cairns Cairns Esplanade Hit103.1 Townsville Plastic Free Cairns Plastic Free Townsville Townsville, Queensland Magnetic Island Townsville Bulletin Triple M Townsville #Educate #connect #imagine #ssnjournal #summit2020 #sustainabilitymatters #sustainabilityeducation #ReimaginingEducation #PartnershipsForTheGoals
21.01.2022 Project 2020 Site Audits Yesterday Glowing Green Australia facilitated three different site audits on the southern Gold Coast, Queensland. The #ssn were very excited to help out, and find trash and treasure in the beautiful natural environments. If you're in the McPherson electorate there is still time to register for this project. Comment to find out more.... #educate #connect #imagine #project2020 #PartnershipsForTheGoals #sustainabilitymatters #data #accurate #cleaningup #ReimaginingEducation
20.01.2022 School Showcase: Connecting Regional Queensland You are invited to participate in the 2020 Connecting Regional Queensland: Sustainable Schools Summit. 19 October 2020: 9am-3pm. Online.... The following schools will be featured in the school showcase that will end with a call to action from inspiring young sustainable enterpreneur Holley Somerville Knott from Tell Someone Who Cares: Malanda State School (Malanda State School P & C) Ryan Catholic College Smithfield State High School Burdekin Catholic High School Cairns Youth Climate Summit (Cairns Regional Council) St Patrick's College Townsville North Keppel Island Environmental Education Centre Register now to ensure you have access to the event, which is open to all North and Far North Queensland students, parents, teachers and school leaders. And please share with your colleagues, friends and family as this event is about building a community of practice. https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-regional-queensland #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #SchoolLeaders #schoolleadership #SSN #ssnjournal #sustainabilitymatters #ReimaginingEducation
20.01.2022 Project 2020 - GET INVOLVED The #ssn and our founding partners Glowing Green Australia are so pleased to share with you further information about #Project2020. Now is the time to get involved and take part in this waste management and environmental education program. Supported by the Honourable Karen Andrews MP this program will be delivered free of charge to participating schools. Check out this video to hear from Glowing Green Australia Director Larissa Rose.... #partnership #collaboration #educate #connect #imagine #sustainabilitymatters #2021sustainabilitysymposium #ssnmemberschool #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #reimaginingeducation
20.01.2022 SHOUT OUT: Chelsea McLean #SSN Circular Economy Education Coordinator Chelsea McLean recently featured in BIN SHIFT's e-newsletter after a recent visit to Bin Shift's display in the Adelaide Central Market. "To celebrate Sustainable September, the Adelaide Central Market ran a number of interactive events, including a pop-up stall for BIN SHIFT and Plastic Free SA. This iconic and much-loved marketplace was the perfect location with the perfect audience to spread the word a...bout the mission and work of BIN SHIFT and Plastic Free SA. It was a great day and we loved connecting with the market goers, answering all of their questions and at the end, supporting the other stalls as we treated ourselves to a delicious lunch. Thanks to the amazing and inspiring Chelsea McLean (pictured) from BioBag for helping at our pop-up stall. Chelsea seriously has that gorgeous smile on her face all day and we loved her energy and help." We love that smile too! #volunteer #inspiration #educate #connect #imagine #ReimaginingEducation #helpingout #ssnjournal #sustainabilitymatters #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #educatingforsustainability
20.01.2022 Sustainability can be as easy as feeding your food scraps to a group of hungry worms! Encouraging the community to get involved with sustainability by giving them the tools and call to action is the perfect way for people to engage in sustainability practices which is exactly what Townsville City Council does with their 'Sustainability Sunday.' The Townsville City Council are also the major event sponsor for our upcoming Connecting Regional QLD: Sustainable Schools Summit and we are privileged to have them on board to continue the conversation of sustainability in the region.
19.01.2022 SUPPORT US NOW!!! An online fundraising auction for the SSN is currently open. Fantastic items up for grabs and all proceeds will be donated to the #ssn. Please consider supporting us today. Follow this link to the auction: https://my.oktion.com.au//eyJva3Rpb25Hcm91cElkIjoiNWY2ODBm... #educate #connect #imagine #ssnjournal #2021sustainabilitysymposium #ssnmemberschools #sustainabilitymatters #educationforsustainability #reimaginingeducation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4RFfXsHatw
19.01.2022 Being in nature is part of the daily routine at @riverschoolmaleny When asked about their interpretation of sustainability, Alieta explains that it is seen as the living balance on Earth, sustainability is about promoting to the children the importance of being a guardian of the Earth and students understanding that life and ecosystems on Earth depend on each other for survival. The Australian Curriculum’s Sustainability priority integrates well with the School’s view, sh...e adds. #nationalrecyclingweek The school models sustainability by reducing, reusing and recycling in all areas of school life - from the vegetarian tuck shop, organic gardening, composting and mulching, rainwater collection and solar panels, to personal and social sustainability through enhancing inner peace, teaching moral values and training in relationship-building, leadership and service-oriented programmes. @planetark #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #summit #reimaginingeducation
17.01.2022 Teacher Workshop: Sustainable Schools Summit Calling all Teachers in North and Far North Queensland. You are invited to participate in the 2020 Connecting Regional Queensland: Sustainable Schools Summit.... 19 October 2020: 9am-3pm. Online. Rob Breuer from Solar Schools and Kylie Moses from Australian Association for Environmental Education Inc. will share with you tips on how to education for sustainability, specifically a crash course in #climatechange. Register now to ensure you have access to the event. And please share with your colleagues as this event is about building a community of practice. https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-regional-queensland #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #SchoolLeaders #schoolleadership #SSN #ssnjournal #sustainabilitymatters #ReimaginingEducation
15.01.2022 Searching for unique play space ideas? Why not consider using natural options. #Nature #playscapes can benefit children in a host of ways - enhanced play through connection with the environment, stronger immunity and stress resistance, building imagination and creativity. A quick search pulls up a tonne of inspiring ideas for budgets of all sizes (Think logs, stepping stones, rolling hills, ropes) Nature Play CBR share a brilliant guide to help get you started.... https://www.natureplaycbr.org.au/pr/why-natural-playgrounds #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssmemberschools #summit #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #reimagningeducation
15.01.2022 The Cairns Regional Council is one of our major event sponsors for our upcoming Connecting Regional QLD: Sustainable Schools Summit next month but they are also active in a lot of other ways when it comes to sustainability and enhancing the local environment. There is something wonderful and refreshing about being able to compare the 'Before' and 'After' and actually see progress that positively impacts the environment and those that live in the area - flora, fauna and people alike - and this example of the Munro Martin Parklands does just that. We can't wait to go for a stroll through the park lands ourselves next time we're up there and thank you again to the Cairns Regional Council for your support with our Summit and being so proactive in the local community.
15.01.2022 Curated by the SSN from 2019-2020, we invite you to learn more about EfS and the recommendations of industry leaders through our recent Discussion Paper, Educating for Sustainability in Queensland. https://www.ssn.org.au/discussion-paper #education
15.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: 10 May 2021 The aim of the Virtual Youth Summit on Food and Education is to enable you students and educators to show the world how food can be the focus of education, whether that be geography, chemistry, art, history, social justice, the environment, or any other subject close to your heart. All you need to do is register your interest, create a video project focused on food with your students, and upload it to this web-based platform. The Virtual Summit ...will be held on 10 May, 2021 and, on that date, your video project will be available for all to see and share, along with many others from around the world. https://futurumcareers.com/school-of-food #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #summit #reimaginingeducation
14.01.2022 INTRODUCING GARRETT SWEARINGEN Garrett is one of the keynote speakers and workshop facilitators at the Sustainable Schools Summit next week. Secure your tickets now to the Connecting Regional Queensland: Sustainable Schools Summit. This event is open to parents, students, teachers and school leaders on the 19th of October 2020. ... Featuring Craig Reucassel, Holley Somerville Knott, Garrett Swearingen, schools Trinity Bay State High School and St Patrick's College Townsville, and partnering organisations like Glowing Green Australia, Solar Schools, Kids Teaching Kids, Australian Parents for Climate Action and Australian Association for Environmental Education Inc. Sponsored by Ergon Energy, Cairns Regional Council, Townsville City Council. https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-regional-queensland We hope to see you there. ABC Australia ABC North Queensland ABC Far North Tell Someone Who Cares, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, 7NEWS Cairns 7NEWS Townsville Plastic Free Cairns Plastic Free Townsville Cairns Esplanade Cairns Post Townsville, Queensland Cairns, Queensland, Australia Hit103.1 Townsville Magnetic Island Townsville Bulletin Hit Far North Queensland #education #school #students #teaching #educate #connect #imagine #ssn #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #sustainabilitymatters #educationforsustainability #reimaginingeducation
12.01.2022 World Environmental Education Day is coming up on the 14th of October. What are your schools plans? Here at the #ssn we would love to hear about what you will do to celebrate. #getinvolved #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability
11.01.2022 Check out this blog from Natura Education: 6 things you didn't know you could recycle! Planet Ark #nationalrecyclingweek ... https://www.natura-pacific.com/6-things-didnt-know-recycle/ #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #summit #reimaginingeducation
09.01.2022 Become a Member School Today The SSN are offering free membership to all Australian schools to become part of the community supporting one another to educate for sustainability. Did we mention it's FREE! All it takes is nominating a contact person within your school who will be responsible for sharing your schools story and sharing the learning gained from the program.... You will access discounts to paid components of the SSN service, opportunities to showcase your school in the SSN Journal and perhaps even our events, and to develop with us a program that ensures the support of your whole school community. Get involved today by emailing [email protected] to make an enquiry. We hope to hear from you soon. #ssnmemberschools #ssnjournal #2021sustainabiiltysymposum #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #youthleadership #sustainabilitymatters #reimaginingeducation #ssn
08.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS Our Chief Steward, Katie Norman was interviewed this morning on the ABC Far North radio today. You can hear the interview on the link below from 17.04-21.51. Thanks ABC for sharing information about the #ssn and the Connecting Regional Queensland: Sustainable Schools Summit to be held next Monday, 19 October 2020.... https://www.abc.net.au//progr/breakfast/breakfast/12750520 #educate #connect #imagine #sustainabilitymatters #summit #partnerships #regionalconnectivity #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #reimaginingeducation
06.01.2022 It's not too late to get involved in #nationalrecyclingweek. Planet Ark have loads of great resources to help your school learn and take action for a sustainable future. #getinvolved ... https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclin/at-school/ #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #summit #reimaginingeducation
06.01.2022 One of the worlds best teachers and educators, Sir David Attenborough, has just joined social media through Instagram as another platform to warn 'the world is in trouble.' Sustainability, conservation, education and action are all ways in which we can make a difference and hopefully, like Sir David is asking all of us to do, bring back a sustainable balance to save Planet A #Education #sustainability #educationforsustainability #sirdavidattenborough
06.01.2022 EDUCATE - CONNECT - IMAGINE We can't wait to see you all online tonight at the official launch of the Educating for Sustainability in Queensland: Discussion Paper. We couldn't do this work without your support. So before we jump online we wanted to say THANK YOU for all your support. #educate #connect #imagine #educatingforsustainability #sustainabilitymatters #ssn #ssnjournal #2021sustainabilitysymposium #ssnmemberschools #reimaginingeducation #thankyou #gratitude
04.01.2022 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ash Buchanan will be joining us at the 2021 Sustainability Symposium. Ash will talk about the Benefit Mindset and help us understand that we can transform towards a more caring, inclusive and interdependent perspective. We can’t wait for Ash to meet you in May. ---- ... Pre Release Tickets for Member Schools are Out Now! Block your spot by emailing [email protected] When: 23-25 May 2021 #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #summit #reimaginingeducation
02.01.2022 Are you considering entering the 2021 Green Innovation Awards? Tapping into STEM subjects, students are asked to explore waste management, water management, building and packaging materials, agriculture, biofuels and renewable energy in a fun competition format. #New! This year entrants have the opportunity to choose an expert/mentor to visit your school. But be quick, register early to secure your selection. ... Key dates are now available, registrations open Dec 10. www.greeninnovationawards.com.au #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssmemberschools #summit #2021sustainabilitysymposium #connectingregionalqueensland #reimagningeducation
02.01.2022 We are so fortunate in our organisation to be able to meet and speak with so many incredible educators who are doing such important work on the ground in schools around the country engaging and educating students in sustainability. In our September issue of our SSN journal, we spoke with Kerrie Moore from A.B. Paterson College and we can't wait to share the work of another amazing teacher in our upcoming October Journal. Click here to read about Kerrie's story https://www.ssn.org.au/ssn-journal
02.01.2022 Are you a Secondary* School Teacher on the Gold Coast? Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is offering FREE Waste Presentations to 30* Gold Coast Secondary Schools in Term 4! The ‘Wildlife over Waste Conservation Chats’ are linked to waste topics prominently addressed in the Sustainability Cross-Curriculum Priority. The presentation explores the impacts of waste on wildlife, the environment and humans as well as correct waste disposal, recycling programs, better habits and smarter c...onsumer choices. Following the visit, classes and groups will be empowered to become ‘Conservation Champions’ for Wildlife over Waste and implement a project. Please email Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for a booking form and further information [email protected] Book as soon as possible to secure your free presentation! * Due to our grant, our free presentations are for the first 30 Gold Coast Secondary Schools that submit a completed booking form. Primary Schools as well as additional Secondary Schools exceeding our free quota can also email Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for costs and further information. The Coca-Cola Australia Foundation (CCAF) supports our work. The CCAF is dedicated to creating possibilities for a brighter, more sustainable future for Australians today and generations to come. In 2020, the CCAF selected National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary as one of its Employee Connected Grant Partners, altogether donating $25,000 to help us make a difference where it counts, particularly, during Covid-19. The Employee Connected Grants support local causes and charities connected to Coca-Cola Australia Employees. PHOTO CAPTIONS: Thank you for choosing ‘Wildlife over Waste’ Silkwood School! Silkwood School were the first Gold Coast Secondary School to book their FREE Wildlife over Waste Conservation Chat in Term 3 and are an #ssnmemberschool. CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary COCA-COLA AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION: Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Amatil IMAGE CREDIT: (see attached - These images belong to Silkwood School). Silkwood School #currumbinwildlifesanctuary #CocaCola #silkwoodschool ##educate #connect #imagine #PartnershipsForTheGoals
02.01.2022 Who are the #ssn and what do we do? Just in case you don't know the answers to those questions we have created this video. After 1.5 years it is so exciting to celebrate our work and we'd like to thank #chiranthwodeyar for this creative expression of our organisation. We invite you to join us on the journey...... #educate #connect #imagine #educationforsustainability #ssnjournal #ssnmemberschools #2021sustainabilitysymposium #sustainabilitymatters #ReimaginingEducation https://youtu.be/KWE_iK0_uM0
01.01.2022 With so much discussion about how Australia should be sourcing it's energy, we'd like everyone to take a moment and look up. The answer is already shining down on us. #sustainability
