Workshops and Events

Complete this online introductory learning module at any time to learn how to get your school involved in the Waste Wise Schools program.  

The module will cover:

• A little bit about Waste Wise Schools
• Why waste is a problem
• 10 steps to becoming a Waste Wise School
• How to become accredited
• Some project ideas for your school
• Resources that are available to you, such as curriculum materials and grants for schools.

Click here to participate in the online learning module.  

Complete this online introductory learning module at any time to learn how to get your school involved in the Waste Wise Schools program.  

The module will cover:

• A little bit about Waste Wise Schools
• Why waste is a problem
• Steps to becoming a Waste Wise School
• How to become accredited
• Some project ideas for your school
• Resources that are available to you, such as curriculum materials and grants for schools.

Click here to participate in the online learning module.  

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
• worm farming tips and how to make worm tea

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: Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Murdoch

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wastesorted-schools-and-worms-workshop-tickets-227474711987

Join the team from WasteSorted Schools, Keep Australia Beautiful and the Eastern Metropolitan Regional 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 from EMRC
• a student-led tour of the waste initiatives at Hillcrest PS

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: Hillcrest Primary School, Bayswater

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wastesorted-and-clean-schools-workshop-hillcrest-primary-school-tickets-227386127027

How can WasteSorted Schools and local government better support schools with waste avoidance and recovery? Please join us to discuss all things waste in schools!

This workshop is for local government waste educators to collaborate with WasteSorted Schools on how we can best support WA schools with waste avoidance and recovery.

Topics include:

• Information about changes to the WasteSorted Schools program, including the new WasteSorted Schools grants
• How the WasteSorted Schools program supports schools
• New resources from WasteSorted Schools
• Incursions and free resources available
• Collaboration opportunities
• Topics you would like to discuss - please complete the survey on your registration confirmation email to share your ideas
• How we can better support you in working with schools

Location: Prime House, Joondalup

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wastesorted-schools-and-local-government-collaboration-tickets-230629307467

Join WasteSorted Schools and Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource for a day of garden talk.

Discussions will include, composting, worm farming and growing food at 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 1.

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
• prepare for Plastic Free Term 3 with ideas to reduce single waste plastics at school

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: Canning River Eco Education Centre, Wilson

Registrations open Term 1.

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.

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.