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Collect Curriculum Submissions

Here are some tips on collecting the amazing environmental lessons conducted at your school. This list has been recycled from last year, by popular demand – with some additions! Review the Certification Guide: Before you begin, review the Curriculum section of the 2016-17 Certification Guide for best practices. Let students take the lead: Multiple members […]

(Fund)raise the roof this winter!

While it’s just started to cool down, it’s never too early to start spring planning – especially if you have a project in mind that will require fundraising. Common questions we hear from teachers and staff include: how can we find out what funding opportunities are out there? What organizations can support our greening efforts? […]

Plan ahead: green holidays & New Year’s Resolutions

The holiday break is a great chance to slow down, enjoy quality time with family and friends, and get out into nature. While it can be tempting to buy into the consumerist bent of the holiday season, continue your environmental habits by building in one or more of the following green winter activities into your […]

Climate change in the classroom

Inspiration from other Ecoschools Climate Leadership is Ontario EcoSchools’ focus this year, and certified schools already have a rich tradition of taking climate action. Here are just a few examples from 205-16 that you can use to develop your own learning and actions. The EcoTeam at Leamington District SS (GECDSB) established a partnership with representatives […]

Next steps to certification

Platinum schools, step one – way to go! Thanks to all registered Platinum schools that submitted their Yearly Planners. Keep up the great work and we look forward to seeing the rest of your application in April. Plan Ahead! EcoReview Plan ahead for this essential component of Ontario EcoSchools certification. By Friday, January 27, conduct […]