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  • 17 Feb Workshop

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    Hear from primary and secondary Waste Wise schools 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 other areas of the school such as the canteen.

    Date: Wednesday 17th February 2021

    Time: 4 – 6pm

    Venue: Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Leach Hwy, Winthrop

    Contact: kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/teachmeet-waste-wise-and-sustainability-in-primary-and-secondary-schools-tickets-136538699927

  • 23 Feb Workshop

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    Green Canteens Q&A session

    Are you interested in setting up a green canteen at your school or making changes to the one you have? Then join us for this live event to hear from a school who is doing it well and have a chance to troubleshoot and ask your own questions. Starting with a 10-minute presentation on green canteens in schools, the session will then open up to questions from attendees.

    Date: Tuesday 23rd February 2021

    Time: 3:30 – 4pm

    Venue: online

    Contact: kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/green-canteens-qa-registration-136392835643

  • 09 Mar Workshop

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    Join the team from Waste Wise Schools for a hands-on look at sorting your school waste.

    The workshop will include:

    • The new WWS 10 steps to getting your WasteSorted
    • New tools for assessing your school waste
    • Setting up your waste sorting stations at school
    • Containers for change and how to do it at your school
    • How to engage students
    • Behaviour change in schools

    The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff and parents. It is FREE and teacher relief payments are available for two staff from each school.  

    Date: Tuesday 9th March 2021

    Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm

    Venue: Canning River Eco Education Centre, Kent St, Wilson

    Contact: kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/waste-wise-schools-skills-workshop-tickets-137371603163

  • 12 Mar Workshop

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    Join the team from Waste Wise Schools and Keep Australia Beautiful to learn about litter prevention and waste reduction.

    This workshop will inspire students to reduce waste and litter.

    It includes:

    • a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention campaign
    • loads of resources to take back to your school–USBs, posters, booklets
    • laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
    • how to get started with waste avoidance and resource recovery projects
    • tools for getting your school Waste Sorted.
    • information on how to become an accredited Waste Wise School and apply for grant funding
    • a tour of the materials recovery facility so enclosed shoes are essential.

    The workshop is suitable for principals, teachers, EAs, gardeners and parents.It is recommended two staff attend to help with planning for your school.

    Following COVID-19 guidelines, we are restricted to 20 spaces. Full day teacher relief is provided, maximum two per school.

     

    Date: Friday 12th March

    Time: 9am-3pm

    Venue: AWARE (Albany Waste and Recycling Education), Cuming Road, Albany, WA 6330

    Contact: rosie.bruce@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-be-litter-free-and-waste-wise-albany-registration-137366568103

  • 16 Mar Workshop

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    Join the team from Waste Wise Schools and Keep Australia Beautiful to learn about litter prevention and waste reduction.

     

    This workshop will inspire students to reduce waste and litter. It includes:

    • a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention campaign
    • loads of resources to take back to your school–USBs, posters, booklets
    • laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
    • how to get started with waste avoidance and resource recovery projects
    • tools for getting your school Waste Sorted.
    • information on how to become an accredited Waste Wise School and apply for grant funding
    • a tour of the Walliston Transfer Station so enclosed shoes are essential.

    The workshop is suitable for principals, teachers, EAs, gardeners and parents.It is recommended two staff attend to help with planning for your school.

    Full day teacher relief is provided, maximum two per school.

     

    Date: Tuesday 16th March

    Time: 9am-3pm

    Venue: City of Kalamunda, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda, WA 6076

    Contact: kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-be-litter-free-and-waste-wise-kalamunda-registration-132192400027

  • 23 Mar Workshop

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    kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au
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    https://www.eventbrite.com/x/worms-qa-registration-137542578555
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    Worms Q&A session

    Have you got a worm farm at your school that isn’t quite working the way it should or are you interested in setting one up? Then join us for this live event to hear from a school who is doing it well and have a chance to troubleshoot and ask your own questions. Starting with a 10-minute presentation on worm farms in schools, the session will then open up to questions from attendees.

    Date: Tuesday 23rd March 2021

    Time: 3:30 – 4pm

    Venue: online

    Contact: kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/x/worms-qa-registration-137542578555

  • 26 Mar Workshop

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    A full day of ‘down to earth’ fun

    Join CREEC and the Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE-WA) in celebrating this international event that is recognised by more than 150 countries around the world. A whole day excursion filled with fun, interactive activities provided by environmental organisations that are passionate about the future of our planet, including Waste Wise Schools. Years 2 - 6. Limit of two classes per school. 

    Date:Term 1: Friday 26 March

    Time: 9.30am to 2.10pm 

    Cost: $10 per student

    Contact: For further information or bookings please contact CREEC on creec@canning.wa.gov.au or call 9461 7160.

  • 28 Apr Workshop

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    Hear from primary and secondary regional Waste Wise schools 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, and engaging students.

    Date: Wednesday 28th April

    Time: 4 – 6pm

    Platform: Online webinar

    Register: TBC

  • 04 May Workshop

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    Join Waste Wise Schools to learn everything about Composting at school!

    Learn from experts on using composting to Earth-cycle food waste and ask them for advice relevant to your school and situation!

    Date: 4th May 3:30pm-4pm

    Presenter: TBC

    Format: 10 minute online presentation followed by Q&A session with attendees

  • 25 May Workshop

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    Are you interested in starting a Permaculture garden? Join Waste Wise Schools to learn all the tricks of the trade in the latest Q&A!

    Learn from our Permaculture expert about planning your own garden and ask them for advice relevant to your school and situation!

    Date: 25th May 3:30pm-4pm

    Presenter: TBC

    Format: 10 minute online presentation followed by Q&A session with attendees

     

  • 15 Jun Workshop

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    Join Waste Wise Schools to learn about plastics and packaging.

    Are you trying to be green but getting confused by different label terminology? Do you want to know the most environmental option between biodegradable, degradable, or compostable? Let our expert Jo O'Connor explain the difference and to help get your school ready for Plastic Free Term 3!

    Date: 15th June 3:30pm-4pm

    Presenter: Jo O'Connor, Senior Environmental Officer, Program: Single-Use Plastics, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

    Format: 10 minute online presentation followed by Q&A session with attendees

  • 22 Jun Workshop

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    Join the team from Waste Wise Schools to prepare your classroom to go Plastic Free Term Three!

    The workshop will include:

    • How to reduce plastic in your classroom and school
    • Tools and activities to engage students
    • Resources available from Waste Wise Schools
    • Behaviour change in schools
    • How to get involved in the Plastic Free Term 3 competition

    The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff and parents. It is FREE and teacher relief payments are available for two staff from each school.  

    Date: Tuesday 22 June 2021

    Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm

    Venue: TBC

    Contact: kate.macrae@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Register: TBC

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