Learning resources
GreenWay Primary Schools Sustainability Program
There are 22 primary schools and six secondary schools and colleges located along the GreenWay corridor and catchment. As a local model of urban sustainability, the GreenWay is an excellent learning resource and outdoor classroom for students of all ages.
The GreenWay Primary Schools Sustainability Program offers Inner West primary school students the opportunity to explore their local urban environment and learn about sustainability in a fun and interactive way through a series of in-class and outdoors activities. The Program offers a choice of five GreenWay Local History and Environment Walks and provides Stage 2 teachers with a workbook of 15 cross-curriculum activities. Find out more about the program.
Sustainable Schools NSW
Sustainable Schools NSW is a curriculum focused resource hub for environmental education. Sustainable schools aims to connect environmental educators with relevant resources, interactive lessons and a like-minded community. Sustainable Schools supports the Sustainability cross-curriculum priority for the NSW Syllabus and Australian curriculum is managed by the Australian Association of Environmental Education NSW.
For more information, please visit the Sustainable Schools NSW website.
Environmental and zoo education centres
Environmental and zoo education centres are NSW public schools that support schools by providing:
- resources to help integrate environmental education
- professional learning opportunities for teachers
- assistance in implementing more sustainable practices
- opportunities for student learning and environmental leadership
- excursion programs for visiting school groups, linked to NSW syllabuses
- incursion programs for schools, linked to syllabuses and classroom learning
Environmental and zoo education centres are located across NSW. Find a centre near your school.
Waste education and audits
Schools can check with their existing waste provider to see what education support they can offer.
Involve the whole school in a waste audit to discover where your waste comes from and how much waste your school is generating.
Other resources
These are just a few helpful websites and documents: