Featured Stories
Linked, Local and Long-term
“It’s right here. It’s relevant to all of us, and if you’re looking at local curriculum, then you can’t get more local than something that’s happening right across the road!” Whareama teacher, Dianne Christenson, waves a hand in the direction of the massive earthworks taking place on the farm across from the school.
Brilliant Young Leaders - Pass it On!
Sustainability: At its heart, it’s about being able to maintain a process over time. And when it comes to sustaining environmental leadership, success comes from enabling young leaders to empower each other. Stevie Shipman, a graduate of Kāpiti College has been sharing her experiences with Enviroleaders across the region to powerful effect.
Building Beautiful Collaborations
It was an irresistible invitation to the students of South End School: “Do you want to search out clues? Unlock secrets? Get dirty?” Of course they did! Stepping gently on Papatūānuku: An Ecobuilding Workshop for light-footed rangatahi was a collaboration between Enviroschools Wairarapa and Te Kura o Papatūānuku Wairarapa Earth School Charitable Trust.
Getting our heads, hearts and hands into Ecological Building
Not everyone has confidence in themselves as a “builder", but as the team from Enviroschools Te Upoko o Te Ika a Māui found out on their Ecological Building Team Day in March 2022, there are myriad ways to experience this Enviroschools Theme Area, and a great way to get your head around it, is to get hands-on.