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Understanding our awa – developing a collaborative approach to monitoring microplastics
Josh Sullivan, Enviroschools Southland facilitator, tells us about an interesting project emerging from collaboration between Southern Institute of Technology and local Enviroschools and communities. They have been collecting samples from local waterways, tracking data and learning about microplastics with the aim of improving waterway health.
What a difference a year makes - Aparima College students reflect on 2020
Students in the Aparima College EnvioCouncil and their teacher, Lynne Grove, reflect on a full year of action and challenges, celebrations and planning for the next year. Read what the students and their teacher wrote in the Phoenix (school magazine) to share with others.
Manu Tukutuku and Tracking Tunnels Tackled at Tokanui
Josh Sullivan, one of our new facilitators, and most southern, works for Environment Southland Te Taiao Tonga as Environmental Education Facilitator and supports the Enviroschools Programme in the Southland region along with Regional Coordinator Megan Bates. Here he provides a glimpse of how a day immersed in experiential activities can reinforce learning and ignited long-term action.
Menzies College students develop knowledge and skills through a holistic approach to Living Landscapes
At Menzies College students are being supported to develop a range of knowledge and skills that will equip them to take action in sustainability and regeneration. This has helped foster engagement in environmental management of their place, contributes to qualifications and is part of an initiative to develop a curriculum with local content.
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Environmental 'kits' available to Southland Enviroschools
CALLING ALL ENVIROSCHOOLS - these just in and ready for Term 3! The Environment Southland Enviroschools team have five awesome new kits to lend to schools to support your students'...
Kindergartens South Enviroschools hui invigorates kaiako
The Kindergartens South Enviroschools Facilitators ran a three-hour workshop during the July term break. This workshop began at Lindisfarne Kindergarten then moved to Waverley Kindergarten. These kindergartens are both really...
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