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13 Nov
- Organistation
- WasteSorted Schools Regional Teach Meet hybrid event in Albany
- Contact
- Megan Mentz
- Phone
- megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Time: 3.15pm – 6.15pm
Venue: City of Albany - Civic Rooms
Hear from regional primary and secondary WasteSorted Schools about successful waste management practices implemented in their settings.
Five presenters will share ideas and experiences about how they have created a successful program including set up, maintenance, and engaging students and the wider school community.
Presentations will be delivered both online and face to face and regional attendance is encouraged from across WA.
For face-to-face attendees, a light afternoon tea will be provided during network time with some local sustainability providers from 3.30 pm onwards. Presentations begin at 4.00pm.
Invited presenters include:
- Albany Primary School - working with Green Teams and sustainable 'green day' event
- Albany Senior High School - achievable waste actions in Secondary schools
- Northampton District High School - whole school engagement with chooks and worms
- St Luke's College Karratha - STEM learning and embedding gardens into the curriculum
Two more presenters from regional settings north and south of the State are being sought
This event is FREE.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/albany-teach-meet-13th-nov-2025
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02 Dec
- Contact
- Kate MacRae
- Phone
- wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Venue: City of Melville EcoHub
Join the WasteSorted Schools team to discuss planning waste avoidance and reduction projects at your school in 2026!
This workshop will include:
- Information about becoming an accredited WasteSorted School
- Examples of best practice waste infrastructure at schools
- WasteSorted Schools resources (curriculum, toolkits, fact sheets etc)
- Activities to help you update your waste and recycling policy and yearly planner
- Hands-on activity
The workshop is suitable for primary and secondary school staff 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: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-planning-for-2026