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WasteSorted Schools News View all
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13 Feb
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14 Oct
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18 Jul
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05 Jun
Congratulations to the following schools who were successful in Round 1, 2024:
Attadale Primary School
Augusta Primary School
Baler Primary School
Belmont City College
Bullcreek Primary School
Cannington Community College
Carey Park Primary School
Carine Senior High School
Caversham Primary School
Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Condingup Primary School
Dalwallinu District High School
East Butler Primary School
Eton Farm Primary School
Exmouth District High School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Lockridge
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
Harmony Primary School
Joondalup Education Support Centre
Kyilla Primary School
Leschenault Catholic Primary School
Lynwood Senior High School
Mindarie Senior College
North Mandurah Primary School
Northampton District High School
Ocean Road Primary School
Our Lady of Fatima School
Padbury Catholic Primary School
Pearsall Primary School
Perth Waldorf School
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
Rossmoyne Primary School
Salvado Catholic College
St Damien’s Catholic Primary School
St Mary’s College
St Paul’s Primary School Karratha
Swanbourne Primary School
The King’s College Primary School
Wanneroo Secondary College
Woodbridge Primary School
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19 Apr
Workshops and Events View all
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20 May
- Contact
- Kate MacRae
- Phone
- wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: 20 May 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Ellen Stirling Primary School, 23 Strathmore Pkwy, Ellenbrook
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Keep Australia Beautiful Council to learn how to avoid and recover waste, and protect our environment, through litter prevention and waste reduction. This workshop includes:
- a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention program
- loads of resources to take back to your school
- laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
- how to get started with waste avoidance and resource recovery projects
- information on how to become an accredited WasteSorted School and apply for grant funding
- resources and incursions available.
The workshop is suitable for school staff who are new to the WasteSorted Schools and Clean Schools programs including teachers, principals, EAs, administration staff, gardeners and parents.
The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.
Register here.
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22 May
- Contact
- Megan Mentz
- Phone
- 0413546648
- megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: 22 May 2025
Time: 9am - 2.45pm
Venue: Beachlands Primary School, 50 Whitfield st, Beachlands 6530
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and get inspired to avoid and divert your plastic and organic waste in school settings.
This workshop will include:
- An overview of the WasteSorted Schools Program - resources & support available
- Ways to change student behaviours in regional settings
- Plastic-free teaching resources and activities embedded into primary & secondary curriculum
- Participation in hands-on activities to close the loop on food waste
- Hear from guest speakers about setting up school recycle hubs and embedding Containers 4 Change
It is recommended that you complete the WasteSorted Schools online learning module prior to attending this workshop: Home – WasteSorted Schools
This FREE workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners, canteen staff and parents.Teacher relief payments are available for two staff to attend from each school.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-plastics-and-organics-workshop-geraldton
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26 May
Date: Monday 26th May
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Murdoch
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Robyn Brown from Waste is my Resource for a full day of talk on organic recycling and edible food gardening.
The workshop will include:
- Composting
- Worm Farming
- Growing food at school
- Closing the loop on organic recycling
- Resources available for integrating organics into the curriculum
- Hands-on activities
- Examples from other schools
This workshop is recommended for accredited WasteSorted Schools who are looking to start or improve organic waste recycling at their school.
The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners, canteen staff and parents. It is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-organics-workshop2025
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10 Jun
- Contact
- Kate MacRae
- Phone
- wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Venue: The Wetlands Centre, 184 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake
Join us for a full day of talk about plastics and prepare your school for Plastic Free Term 3. Explore activities aimed at avoiding single-use plastic including hands-on and classroom style activities such as:
- Setting up a 'Plastic Free' campaign at school
- Plastic-free teaching resources and activities
- Waste-free lunches
- Changing student behaviours
- Making beeswax sandwich wraps
- Guest speakers - get inspired and make your pledge!
The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff and parents.
The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursemnts are available for TWO staff from each school.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-plastics-workshop-cockburn.
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19 Jun
- Contact
- Megan Mentz
- Phone
- 0413546648
- megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: 19 June 2025
Time: 3.15 – 5pm
Venue: Newman House, 15 Iron Ore Parade, Newman WA, 6753
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools to learn how our program and resources can support you to reduce waste in school settings.
The workshop will briefly:
- Demonstrate how the WasteSorted Schools Program can work in your school.
- Share ways to engage students and teachers in behaviour change.
- Share resources and hands-on activities
- Provide examples from other schools
You will also hear from your Shire Waste representative about ways they can support you to reduce waste.
This workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration, business managers and leadership teams and engaged parents.
The workshop is FREE. Come at 3.15pm for a light afternoon tea and a casual chat before we start.
For more information contact Megan Mentz - Regional Coordinator 0413 546 648 OR email: megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-after-school-newman-workshop
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26 Aug
- Contact
- Kate MacRae
- Phone
- wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: 26 August 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: TBC
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Keep Australia Beautiful Council to learn how to avoid and recover waste, and protect our environment, through litter prevention and waste reduction. This workshop includes:
- a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention program
- loads of resources to take back to your school
- laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
- how to get started with waste avoidance and resource recovery projects
- information on how to become an accredited WasteSorted School and apply for grant funding
- resources and incursions available.
The workshop is suitable for school staff who are new to the WasteSorted Schools and Clean Schools programs including teachers, principals, EAs, administration staff, gardeners and parents.
The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.
Registration opening soon.