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.  

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.

Presenters:  Helena Nicholson, Dunsborough Primary School, Geoff Holt, Busselton Senior High School and other - TBA

Date: Wednesday 28th April

Time: 4 – 6pm

Platform: Online webinar

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/waste-wise-schools-regional-teachmeet-tickets-149093567875

Waste Wise Schools is celebrating International Compost Awareness Week with this special skills workshop! Join Pat from the team from Waste Wise Schools to learn all about Earth-cycling!

Come and join Patrick Hamill from Waste Wise 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.

Date: 5 May 2021

Time: 9:30am – 3pm

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/compost-worms-and-food-gardens-registration-148698983663

contact:patrick.hamill@dwer.wa.gov.au

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

Date: Thursday 6 May 2021

Time: 9:30am – 3pm

Venue: Naragebup – Rockingham Regional Environmental Centre, 49 Safety Bay Road, Peron WA 6168

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/waste-wise-schools-wastesorted-workshop-tickets-149092897871

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.  

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

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

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