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. 

Parents as Environmental Leaders in your school How can parents assist a school reach their goals in sustainability? There are plenty of ways! This workshop is designed to unpack how parents can be of enormous support to teachers, staff and students, as everyone navigates their way to achieving their next sustainability Star with ResourceSmart Schools together. This workshop will include practical examples of different modules and activities that parents can do to help their school. We will demonstrate a biodiversity audit in person, at the school, during this workshop. Photo: Kenny Eliason on Unsplash

Parents as Environmental Leaders in your school How can parents assist a school reach their goals in sustainability? There are plenty of ways! This workshop is designed to unpack how parents can be of enormous support to teachers, staff and students, as everyone navigates their way to achieving their next sustainability Star with ResourceSmart Schools together. This workshop will include practical examples of different modules and activities that parents can do to help their school. This is an online workshop. The meeting link will be sent 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Photo: Kenny Eliason on Unsplash

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. The sessions are facilitated by our VCE Program Coordinator, Marita Jamieson, who is a dedicated Environmental Science teacher with significant experience in VCE study design development, exam assessment, and education resource design. 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. 

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 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. 

Be part of the Circular Economy! Join us for an online session to help you set up your school to raise money from the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) You'll hear from people who have set system up, and you can ask questions about logistics and get ideas for fundraising drives. For ResourceSmart Schools in the Barwon SouthWest and Western Metro Regions Note: a recording of the session can be shared with those who need to arrive late/ leave early.  Photo Credit: https://cdsvic.org.au/about-cds-vic

EEV's Circular Economy Masterclass will explain the concept, the policy response and opportunities for the future, as well as case studies you can use for SACs.  It will be delivered as an online webinar and you will have opportunities to ask questions of each presenter.  We'll also share links to resources to assist with deepening understanding of the topic. Featuring Sustainability Victoria's Senior Advisor, Circular Economy, Florian van den Corput and Planet Ark's Recycling Campaigns Manager, Hailey Durham. While this will be a workshop for Teachers, we'll provide an edited video for you to engage your students on this issue. While you're waiting, listen to this amazing discussion on the 'Big Picture' of Circular Economy (ABC Radio National Future Tense podcast). Image credit: Freepik.com

Join us for a guided Aboriginal Heritage tour at the Botanic Gardens, (90mins) and stay for lunch to celebrate the end of the year. Meet at the Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre just before 10:00am.  (Opposite the Shrine) BYO picnic, or pick up lunch at the cafe and join us on the lawn. Early bookings essential as this is a face to face event.   Getting there: 10-15 min walk from Flinders St Station, or catch the Tram towards the Shrine Public parking is available around the Gardens   What to Bring: Appropriate footwear Hat, Sunscreen, bug repellent Weather appropriate clothing Picnic blanket Lunch (or purchase from one of the cafes onsite)      

Everything you need to know about food gardening, including fruit trees We will have tours and presentations about the food programs at Werribee Park, many of which facilitate engagement with communities with diverse cultural heritage.  The Park includes a Heritage Orchard as well as Veggie Gardens so we can learn about a range of ways to grow food at school. The remainder of the day will give you time to work on documentation of any of the modules with the assistance of RSS facilitators.  Of course, there'll be lunch and morning tea provided and a chance to network with other teachers implementing ResourceSmart. The workshop will be held at Werribee Mansion Homestead. We have a very limited amount of CRT funding ($363 + GST) for schools or teachers in need. To register your interest in this funding, please complete this form ASAP. For questions, contact ResourceSmart@eev.vic.edu.au  

This workshop is for teachers new to teaching VCE Environmental Science Units 1&2 and/or Units 3&4 in 2024. The session will include examples and guidance for Units 1-4 lesson planning, assessment and sourcing of resources aligning with the 2022-2026 Study Design.  Bring your ideas and plans to share, discuss and collaborate with your teaching colleagues. In person at Darebin Parklands, or with limited collaboration online. You can Get Tickets using a credit card, or for Purchase Orders, email publications@eev.vic.edu.au with your 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

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 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, environmental sampling, 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