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WasteSorted Schools in Western Australia
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WasteSorted Schools News View all
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28 Apr
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22 Feb
We are super excited to share the new worm farming at school videos!
Thanks so much to Boyare Primary School for hosting and starring in them!
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01 Feb
The WasteSorted Schools grant round is open and will close 12pm Tuesday 15 March 2022.
To find out how to lodge an application please see the grant resources available for support.
Please note that you can now apply for up to $5500(including GST) and there is no limit to the number of times you can apply (as long as you have acquitted your previous grant). We encourage schools to only apply for the amount required for current projects and come back at a later stage for the next project. Starting small and building on your WasteSorted Schools projects is the best way to ensure long-term success. Please see the grant guidelines and FAQ for more information and contact us with any questions. -
14 Dec
Can’t make it to a workshop or want to get your school started on their waste journey now?
Learn about the WasteSorted Schools program and complete the first step towards accreditation by completing the Introduction to WasteSorted Schools online professional learning module.
This module takes approximately one hour to complete. It is divided into sections with a short quiz at the end of each section. Participants receive a certificate upon completion that can be used towards professional learning.
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26 Oct
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12 Oct
Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson today announced the recipients of the latest round of Waste Wise Schools grants, which will be used to fund a range of projects including waste sorting stations, community gardens, and composting and worm farms.
Congratulations to the following schools: Albany Primary School, Bull Creek Primary School, Carey Baptist College (Forrestdale), Chrysalis Montessori School, Manjimup Primary School, Marmion Primary School, Rostrata Primary School, Somerly Primary School, and Spencer Park Primary School.
Waste Wise Schools will be known as WasteSorted Schools from 2022, and is being revamped prior to the next funding round in February 2022.
WasteSorted Schools will make the grants eligibility criteria and application process simpler so that more schools can improve their waste management. All accredited schools are eligible to apply and more information about the new grant process will be provided to schools in Term 4, 2021.
Applications for the new grant round will open on February 1, 2022 and close on March 15, 2022. Keep an eye on our grants page for more information.
Workshops and Events View all
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18 May
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Keep Australia Beautiful Council's Clean Schools on 18 May, 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 from City of Bunbury waste services and Bunbury Harvey Regional Council.
The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, EAs, administration staff, gardeners and parents.
The workshop is FREE and teacher relief payments are available for two staff from each school.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
At time of publishing this event, attendance is capped at 18. This may change so there is a waitlist once full and interested attendees will be contacted if a place becomes available.
For further details and registration, please follow the link:
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21 Jun
An after-school networking opportunity for teachers to get together and share ideas about what is working well and challenges they face in minimising waste at their school.
This SchoolMeet will be held at a school who is implementing a green canteen and will share their tips for success.
Location: TBC
Registrations open Term 1.
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28 Jun
This event is for secondary school students who want to drive change in waste and sustainability at their school. Hear from other secondary students at WasteSorted Schools about successful waste management practices they have implemented. They will share ideas and experiences about what they have set up, how they run it, and how they engage the rest of the school.
There will also be a guest speaker, waste management stall holders, a chance to network with students from other high schools, and light refreshments provided at the end.
Date: TBC
Presenters: TBC
Location: John Curtin College of the Arts
Registrations open Term 1.
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10 Aug
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools, Keep Australia Beautiful and the Resource Recovery Group 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 from RRG
- a student-led tour of the waste initiatives at a primary school South of the River (TBC)
The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, EAs, administration staff, gardeners and parents.
The workshop is FREE and teacher relief payments are available for two staff from each school.
Location: Primary School South of the River (TBC)
Registrations open Term 2.
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17 Aug
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools for a hands-on look at sorting your school waste.
The workshop will include:
- simple steps to getting your WasteSorted
- tools for assessing your school waste
- setting up waste sorting stations at school
- how to engage students
- behaviour change in schools
- tips for avoiding food waste at school, including a new primary school curriculum
The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff and parents.
The workshop is FREE and teacher relief payments are available for two staff from each school.
Location: Henderson Environment Centre
Registrations open Term 2.
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13 Sep
Join WasteSorted Schools and Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource for a day of garden talk.
Discussions will include, composting, worm farming, growing food at school and how permaculture can play a role in your school.
This workshop is free, and lunch and morning tea will be provided.
A payment for teacher relief is available for two staff from each school to facilitate attendance. Details will be provided on registration.
Location: TBC
Registrations open Term 2.