School and early learning waste education
Council provides a range of free waste education programs for primary and secondary schools within Maroondah both online and in person.
Each session engages students on the issues of waste and the impacts landfills have on our environment. Students will identify the importance of reducing waste by recycling and composting and learn about how to reduce the amount of waste we produce on a daily basis.
Primary and Secondary School Incursions - 2023
Schools are eligible for one full day of incursions per school. This equates to five or six sessions per day dependent on your schools timetable. All sessions are run with a maximum of 30 students per session and a teacher is required to stay with the class for the duration of the session.
You can view our Waste Education Program brochure below for the full range of incursion topics available.
Our Waste Education Officer can also come and speak at a school or year level assembly or run a session with staff. If you are interested in an assembly or staff presentation please contact Council’s Waste Education Officer.
Download the School Waste Education Program brochure(PDF, 709KB)
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Further information
Early Learning Centres (ELC)
All Maroondah based Early Learning Centres (ELCs) are eligible to receive a 1-on-1 workshop with Council’s Waste Education Officer to assist in improving their waste management practices.
For more information, please contact Council’s Waste Education Officer.
ELC Staff Development Program
Staff from 16 Early Learning Centre’s and Kindergartens within Maroondah recently participated in a three-week waste education staff development program.
The staff development program included three information sessions, with a different topic presented each week. Participating Centre’s were also provided with a suite of resources to assist them in reducing waste and improving recycling.
Testimonials
“It was very informative great support and communication via email. I learned a lot about recycling and composting” - EACH Child, East Ringwood
“The trouble shooting was great for the composting bins too, so we are now aware of what each of our composting bins are in need of” - North Ringwood Community Children’s Centre
“Learnt lots of new things, such great PD’s” - Pooh Bears House, Croydon North
If you would like to register your interest for future development program opportunities, please contact Council’s Waste Education Officer.
Resources
Bin signage
Suitable for Maroondah Schools, ELCs and Kindergartens:
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