WasteSorted Schools

The recipients of the first WasteSorted Schools grants were announced by Environment Minister, Reece Whitby, yesterday!

Congratulations and we look forward to seeing your projects in action.

The next grant round will close 12 pm Tuesday 30 August 2022. Please check out our grants page for more information.

You can view the media statement here.

The 32 schools incude:

Aveley Primary School, Belmay Primary School, Butler Primary School, Carine Senior High School, Carnarvon Christian School, Churchlands Primary School, Cloverdale Primary School, Cooloongup Primary School, Dampier Primary School, Duncraig Primary School, East Maddington Primary School, Eaton Primary School, Helena River Steiner School, Kellerberrin District High School, Kingston Primary School, Mazenod College, Mel Maria Catholic Primary School, Millen Primary School, Mother Teresa Catholic College, Poseidon Primary School, Saint Simon Peter Catholic Primary School, South Bunbury Education Support Centre, South Thornlie Primary School, Spearwood Primary School, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, St Jude's Catholic Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Takari Primary School, The King's College, Yakamia Primary School, and Yanchep Beach Primary School.

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!

• Introduction to worm farming in schools
• Setting up a fridge worm farm
• Running and maintaining a worm farm
• Troubleshooting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join WasteSorted Schools to learn from other teachers how they manage waste at their school.

Hear from primary and secondary WasteSorted schools in regional WA about successful waste management practices they have implemented at their school. They will share ideas and experiences about how they have created a successful program including set up, maintenance, engaging students and the wider school community.

Presenters: TBC

Location: Teams Live Event (online)

Registrations open Term 3.