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WasteSorted Schools News View all
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17 May
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.
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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
Workshops and Events View all
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27 Jul
Date: Wednesday 27th July
Time: 9:30am – 3pm
Venue: Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre, Wembley
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
- strategies and activities for avoiding single-use plastic
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.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wastesorted-schools-plus-plastics-workshop-tickets-370985376247
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10 Aug
Date: Wednesday 10th August
Time: 9am – 3pm
Venue: The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools, Keep Australia Beautiful Council, City of Cockburn 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
- a virtual look at the Canning Vale Resource Recovery Centres
- a presentation from Beeliar PS, the winner of WasteSorted School of the year 2022
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.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wastesorted-and-clean-schools-workshop-tickets-360238050707
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18 Aug
Date: Thursday 18th August
Time: 4 – 7:30pm
Venue: John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle
This event is for secondary school students who want to drive change in waste and sustainability at their school. Hear from other secondary students about successful waste management and sustainability 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.
Tours of John Curtin College will be on offer to see their sustainability in action.
There will also be a guest speaker, sustainability stall holders, a chance to network with students from other high schools, and light refreshments provided at the end.
Presenters:
John Curtin College of the Arts
Lynwood Senior High School
Other - TBC
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19 Oct
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.
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26 Oct
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
- activity ideas for avoiding and recovering waste
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: Ken James Waste Education Centre, Rockingham.
Registrations open Term 3.