Schools & childcare

Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network

The Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network (ESSSN) welcomes teachers, early childhood educators and parents wanting to network and share ideas about school sustainability.
Solar My School

Solar my School is an Eastern Suburbs initiative and program to help local schools navigate a path to solar success by choosing the right solar system and setting them up with a reliable installer, as well as providing materials to teach students about the benefits of solar.
Primary school waste education program

The kNOw WasteT Education Program is a Waverley Council and Cleanaway initiative aimed at developing primary-aged students’ knowledge of recycling and sustainable waste management practices. This free incursion program is returning in 2021 and is available to all primary schools in the Waverley Council area.
Compost Revolution

Schools and early education centres can get free worm farms and compost bins through the Compost Revolution Program.
Grants & funding opportunities for schools

Have a great project idea for your school or early education centre but have limited budget? Secure funding for your environmental initiatives.
Create a habitat garden

Create a home for wildlife like birds, possums and lizards in your school and centre! Habitat Stepping Stones is a web based tool that helps you create a native garden with all the essential elements. It lists plants suitable to your area and includes useful videos to help educate children and provide an important connection to nature.
Travelling to schools safely & healthily

Many parents and teachers are sick of sitting in traffic on the run to school and are concerned children's safety around the school. Council supports sever programs aimed at reducing traffic around schools to help make them a healthy and safe environment.

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Schools & childcare

Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network

Solar My School

Primary school waste education program

Compost Revolution

Grants & funding opportunities for schools

Create a habitat garden

Travelling to schools safely & healthily