Education For Reconcilation

One key call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is the need for change in the education system. As Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Commission, notes: “It was the educational system that has contributed to the problem in this country, and it’s the...

EcoAction Challenge Winner: Unionville PS

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...

The Most Popular Energy Conservation Campaigns

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...

6 amazing energy-savvy tips

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...

Green 2016: 4 Essential Eco-Resources

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...