We were honoured to have Nick Bertrand and Jennifer Farrell-Cordon from the Ontario Ministry of Education present on the links between the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Ontario EcoSchools program at the January 2016 School Board Conference.
Written by the Unionville EcoTeam and lead teachers. Our EcoAction Challenge from 2015 was called Nature Buddies. The program involved our entire school, including students, staff and the parent community. Older classes were paired up with younger classes to investigate Toogood Pond in Unionville, which is our local park and pond. The programs for each […]
Start planning for two of the most popular educational campaigns in schools: National Sweater Day and Earth Hour. Build Momentum: Check out @ON_EcoSchools during the lead-up to each campaign for great energy facts to share with your school, EcoTeam, and wider community. National Sweater Day: February 4, 2016 Did you know that heating accounts for […]
Now that the cold weather is here, you may be wondering how to balance staying warm with keeping your environmental footprint low. While keeping the heat on is a given for our Ontario winters, there are a few things you can do to save on school energy use and your hydro bill at home! From […]
Welcome to 2016! We hope you had safe and sustainable holidays and have come back recharged for a New Year full of green initiatives. Here’s what’s up and coming. Certification Deadline: January 29th The Initial EcoReview deadline is nearing! One of the key elements of your Ontario EcoSchools program, the initial EcoReviews allow you to establish […]
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