We warmly invite all financial members of Environment Education Victoria to attend our 2025 Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held online on Monday 20th October, 6:30-7:15PM We are excited to have Professor Sebastian Pfautsch presenting on The Impacts of Climate Change on Schools. Sebastian is a Professor of Urban Planning and Management in the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University.  He is one of the authors on the Cool Schools report, and lead author on the School Micro Climates Report. You may have seen Sebastian on Gardening Australia and in the Craig Reucassel documentary 'Big Weather and how to Survive it', where he demonstrated his research on measuring the temperatures in schools and the strategies schools can use to minimise dangerous temperatures. Please book a ticket to register your attendance or to submit your apology by Friday 17th October.   Please note the following important points: Registered members will be emailed a meeting link a few days prior to the event. Elections will be held for the Committee of Management at the AGM.  There are several vacancies and nominations must be received by Wednesday 15th October 2025.  Nominations will not be accepted at the meeting.  Please visit this link for all the details.  You can nominate by completing this form and emailing the Secretary, Greg Fletcher secretary@eev.vic.edu.au If you would like to nominate a proxy to vote on your behalf, please complete this form before 20th October. The constitution is proposed to be updated. You can click the following link to read the proposed changes: https://www.eev.vic.edu.au/annual-report-and-agm. Please contact EEV's Secretary (secretary@eev.vic.edu.au) if you have any feedback on the proposed constitution.  The 2025 Annual Report will be emailed to EEV members in the days prior to the AGM and will also available on the website. Minutes from the previous AGM (2024) can be viewed here.    Thank you so much for your support - we hope to see you online on 20th October!  

🌿 SEMP & Sip: Your Guided Planning Session (Tea Optional!) A relaxed, supportive workshop for RSS schools to plan, ask questions, and get it done together. Join us for an exciting and practical virtual session designed to guide you through your SEMP (School Environmental Management Plan) planning process. 🌱 What to expect: Step-by-step SEMP Tutorial and walkthrough the RSS Portal Tips on Creating a School Environmental Policy Tips and guidance to complete your SEMP with confidence Live Q&A ✅ Join other new RSS schools online to see how their sustainabily journey is travelling ✅ Ask questions to assist your schools progress ✅Book a ticket here, and and we'll send you an email with a meeting link closer to the date of the event. For ResourceSmart Schools in the Western Metro Regions Photo Credit: Photo by Edwin Tan on Unsplash

This quick online training will show you how to enter your bills in the ResourceSmart Schools Online platform.  Entering your bills is essential to complete your modules and receive your stars.  It also shows you where there are opportunities to save money, and how much you've saved through being ResourceSmart! Bring some landfill and recycling bills along and there'll be time to log in and upload the details.  We'll share some examples and learn how to read the report that the system generates. We'll also allow time to chat and ask questions while helping with any trouble shooting. A great opportunity to have all your office staff trainned and possibly some parent volunteers.  This opportunity to to learn the process for entering bills in the online system for all new schools as well as a quick refresher for schools who have previously been in the program. 

The EEV networking sessions are an opportunity for teachers of VCE Environmental Science to informally meet online after school hours to share ideas and ask questions. You will receive an email with a Zoom link leading up to the scheduled 4pm -5pm meeting. Please direct any queries or suggestions for discussion to vce@eev.vic.edu.au Free attendance for EEV VCE Environmental Science members (Individual or Associate). If you are not a member you can pay with credit card or Purchase Order (please email publications@eev.vic.edu.au with your PO number and details) or become a member here. 

Completing your modules and earning stars is easier than ever! By entering your school's landfill, waste, water and recycling bills, you'll uncover savings opportunities and track how much you've already saved through being ResourceSmart. In this hands-on session, bring along your bills and learn how to log in and upload the details step by step. We'll share examples, guide you through reading the system-generated reports, and provide ample time to chat, ask questions, and troubleshoot any issues. It's a perfect opportunity to get all your office staff trained, and even involve some parent volunteers. Join us and take the next step towards a more sustainable future!

You're invited to a Sustainability Leaders Meetup Did you know that our RSS Facilitators are now offering online drop-in sessions? These sessions are a great opportunity to get answers to your burning questions about RSS, or simply connect with one of our facilitators and learn more about the program, or share info about the amazing work you've been doing! Whether you're new to RSS or have been doing it for years, our facilitators are here to help! How it works Drop-in to share information, ask a question or seek clarification about how to approach an RSS Module action: our facilitators are happy to answer your questions, no matter how big or small. Drop in for 10 minutes or the whole hour. Online access Access to the sessions is via Zoom. A link will be emailed to everyone who is registered each week. When are the sessions? Wednesdays in Term 1 11:00am - 12:00 noon Term 2 1:30 - 2:30pm Photo at top: Albion Primary School, 5 Star RSS School.

This online event is specifically for teachers new to teaching VCE Units 1&2 in 2025. The workshop will cover an overview of the study design, approaches to planning and teaching the content, SAC preparation, marking, and how to make life easier in your first year of teaching VCE Environmental Science. *There is a separate event for Units 3&4 new to teaching VCE teachers on 20/02/2025: http://thq.fyi/se/nfn4dcU A zoom link will be sent one day prior to the event. Please contact vce@eev.vic.edu.au if you have any queries.

This online event is specifically for teachers new to teaching VCE Units 3&4 in 2025. The workshop will cover an overview of the study design, approaches to planning and teaching the content, SAC preparation, marking, and how to make life easier in your first year of teaching VCE Enviro Science. A zoom link will be sent one day prior to the event. Please contact vce@eev.vic.edu.au if you have any queries.

The EEV networking sessions are an opportunity for teachers of VCE Environmental Science to informally meet online after school hours to share ideas and ask questions. You will receive an email with a Zoom link a few days before the scheduled 4pm -5pm meeting. Please direct any queries or suggestions for discussion to vce@eev.vic.edu.au Free attendance for EEV VCE Environmental Science members (Individual or Associate). If you are not a member you can pay with credit card or Purchase Order (please email publications@eev.vic.edu.au with your PO number and details) or become a member here. 

Join us at Darebin Parklands, Alphington, for an afternoon of exploration, inspiration and collaboration. Learn about the management of this urban park, connect with it's Aboriginal heritage and experience environmental sampling activities you can share with your students.  Suitable for teachers of all year levels.  Detailed program and relevant session choices will be emailed closer to the date. You can Get Tickets using a credit card, or for Purchase Orders, email publications@eev.vic.edu.au with you PO number and details of your order (including any dietary requirements). Queries about the event can be directed to vce@eev.vic.edu.au Please note: this event follows on from the VCE Environmental Science Conference morning sessions. If you are a VCE Environmental Science teacher please consider purchasing a ticket for the all day event here. 

Join us for the Annual VCE Environmental Science Teachers Conference. Networking, Learning and Collaborating. In person at Darebin Parklands or limited sessions online. Indoor morning sessions for VCE Environmental Science teachers only and outdoor afternoon sessions for all environment educators. Topics include assessment, practical investigations, case studies, fieldwork, VCAA update and more. Detailed program and relevant session choices will be emailed closer to the date. You can Get Tickets using a credit card, or for Purchase Orders, email publications@eev.vic.edu.au with you PO number and details of your order (including any dietary requirements for in-person attendance). Please direct queries about the event to vce@eev.vic.edu.au

All financial members of Environment Education Victoria are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held online on Monday October 21 at 6:30PM. Please book a ticket to register your attendance or to submit your apology. Registered members will be emailed a meeting link a few days prior to the event. Elections will be held for the Committee of Management at the AGM. There are 3 vacancies. Nominations must be received by October 16 2024.  Nominations will not be accepted at the meeting. You can nominate by completing this form and emailing the Secretary. If you would like to nominate a proxy to vote on your behalf, please complete this form before October 21. Minutes from the previous AGM can be viewed here.  The Annual Report has been emailed to EEV members and is also available on the website. We look forward to seeing you online.