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Moriac Primary School
Sustainability Poem

Rubbish, rubbish, rubbish
Lying all around
Looking really messy
About our school ground.
Thinking, thinking,thinking,
Reduction is our goal,
Recycling is the simple key
And reuse our whole school role.
So when you pack your lunch next time
Be conscious of the need
To reduce the plastic wrappings
And success we will achieve

By 3/4 M, Moriac Primary School

Junior Landcare Victorian Youth Environment Conference
August 4th and 5th 2009 - Lorne, Victoria

The Junior Landcare Victorian Youth Environment Conference is the culmination of a
process. Students prepare 40 minute workshops to present to their peers at the conference on an
environmental topic, relevant to their local area. This process involves students working with
expert mentors many months prior to the event, and results in children who are motivated, capable
public speakers, with self esteem and respect for others. Ultimately, this conference is about
protecting and enhancing our inland, marine and coastal environments, communities and industries
through education and involvement of the next generation of leaders.

For more information click here

 Schools Climate Kit
Clean Up Australia has developed the Schools Climate Kit which includes new and improved lesson plans that cover a range of important environmental issues.

Each lesson plan has a special PDF teacher's version as well as activity sheets, extended learning activities and additional resource links. There is also a state-based lesson plan especially for "Schools Clean Up Day", which outlines the curriculum objectives for your state.

The Schools Climate Kit http://www.cleanup.com.au/au/GetInvolved/schools-climate-kit.html will assist in teaching your class about the critical environmental issues that we face, but more importantly what we can do to conserve our environment.

Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative - 2008/2009 funding round now open
The Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative (VSiSI) is designed to complement the Australian Government’s National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) and maximise the funding opportunities for all Victorian schools to install photovoltaic grid-connected solar power systems. Victorian schools are eligible to apply for both the VSiSI and the NSSP.

Schools are encouraged to consider how these infrastructure funding programs support the implementation of sustainability in their schools through a holistic approach that incorporates infrastructure, curriculum, operations and school-community partnerships.

Schools need to complete separate application forms for the VSiSI and the NSSP.

Please remember that the VSiSI funding is a rebate paid after installation whereas the NSSP funding is paid up front.

For further information and to download the application package and schools application form visit www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au and go to For educators > Rebates and grants.

CERESly Sustainable Newsletter
March 2009

Inside this month’s issue read about:

-       How Kings Park Primary School is reducing waste in their school

-       An article by our wonderful facilitator, Lorna Pettifer, about waste in Asia, inspired by her travels to Indonesia during the holidays

-       How you can become a Bike Education volunteer and make a real difference in your local community

-       The AquaBUBBLER – your school’s fresh water drinking solution!!.. Eltham North Primary School already have one installed in their school!!!

-       Interested in Green Procurement?! Read about the upcoming seminar in April.

-       CERES Workshops for you

-       Grants and Professional Learning Events

-        … and lots more!!

Click here to access the newsletter