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26 Feb Workshop
- Contact
- WasteSorted Schools
- wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au
- Website
- https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-workshop
Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: City of Melville EcoHub
Join us for a full day of talk about the WasteSorted Schools Program. This workshop will cater for new schools and advanced, with a morning session split between two rooms depending on if your school is accredited with WasteSorted Schools.
Some of the topics that will be covered are:
- WasteSorted Schools accreditation (for non-accredited schools only)
- Assessing your school waste
- Setting up infrastructure
- WasteSorted Schools grants
- Curriculum resources
- Lots of examples of school projects
You will also have the opportunity to explore hands-on and classroom style activities such as:
- The WasteSorted Race and some of the GREAT Games
- Lifecycle of a Plastic Bottle activity
- Beeswax wraps activity
- and more!
It is recommended that you complete the WasteSorted Schools online learning module prior to attending this workshop: https://wssonlinelearning.wa.gov.au/
The workshop is suitable for primary and secondary school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners and parents. The workshop is FREE and teacher relief payments are available for TWO staff (teachers, EA's and gardeners) from each school.Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-workshop
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10 Mar Workshop
- Contact
- WasteSorted Schools
- wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au
- Website
- https://events.humanitix.com/2026-teach-meet
Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Time: 4pm - 6.30pm
Venue: City of Melville EcoHub
Hear from primary and secondary accredited WasteSorted Schools about successful waste management practices implemented at their school. They 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 in 2 separate rooms - one for primary and one for secondary schools.
Presenters:
Primary
- Joondalup Education Support Centre
- Liwara Catholic Primary School
- Hampton Park PS
- Others - to be confirmed
Secondary
- Servite College
- Belmont City College
- Others - to be confirmed
The event will also be attended by several organisations who can support your school with sustainability.
A light afternoon tea, including coffee and tea will be provided during networking time from 4.00pm before presentations begin at 4.45pm. There will also be SPOT PRIZES on the day!
Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-teach-meet
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12 Mar Workshop
- Organistation
- WasteSorted Schools
- Contact
- Megan Mentz
- Phone
- (08) 6364 7140
- megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au
Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: online
Join us for a look at the benefits of the WasteSorted Schools Program and how to get involved.
Some topics we will cover include:
- Getting accredited as a WasteSorted school
- Assessing your school waste
- Setting up your infrastructure
- WasteSorted Schools grants
- Curriculum resources
- Lots of examples of regional school projects
You will also have the opportunity to visually explore some WSS activities such as:
- a WSS curriculum linked food waste experiment
- a bin sort activity addressing the issue of C4C contamination
- a paper waste diversion activity
AND we will finish with breakout rooms to chat about what comes next.
It is recommended that you complete the WasteSorted Schools online learning module prior to attending this workshop: https://wssonlinelearning.wa.gov.au/
The workshop is suitable for primary and secondary school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners and parents.This workshop is FREE and teacher half day relief payments are available for TWO staff (teachers, EA's and gardeners) to attend online from each school.
Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/beginnersregionalwebinar
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24 Mar Workshop
- Contact
- WasteSorted Schools
- wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au
- Website
- https://events.humanitix.com/organics2026
Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Kyilla Primary School (4 Selkirk St, North Perth)
Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Robyn Brown from Waste is my Resource for a day all about organics recycling and edible food gardening.
The workshop will include:
- Composting
- Worm Farming
- Growing food at school
- Closing the loop on organic recycling
- Resources available for integrating organics into the curriculum
- Hands-on activities
- Examples from other schools (including a tour of Kyilla Primary Schools organic recycling systems)
It is recommended that you complete the WasteSorted Schools online learning module prior to attending this workshop: https://wssonlinelearning.wa.gov.au/
This workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners, canteen staff and parents. The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursement are available for two staff from each school.Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/organics2026
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27 May Workshop
- Contact
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: online
Regional schools are invited to join WasteSorted Schools for a half day online to learn about organics recycling and edible food gardens.
The workshop will include information on:
- Composting
- Worm Farming
- Growing food at school
- Closing the loop on organic recycling
- Resources available for integrating organics into the curriculum
- Visual demonstrations of hands-on activities
- Examples from regional schools
It is recommended that you complete the WasteSorted Schools online learning module prior to attending this workshop: Home – WasteSorted Schools
This workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners, canteen staff and parents.The workshop is FREE and a half day teacher relief reimbursement is available for two staff from each school.
Register your place here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-organics-webinar-for-regions