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 your school’s Initial Energy Conservation and Waste Minimization EcoReviews, and input the results into your online certification application.

  1. Engage students in the assessment of your schools’ energy and waste practices by having them take the lead and conduct the EcoReviews.
  2. Schools must input 18 out of 18 EcoReview questions (2.1-2.9 and 3.1-3.9) by the deadline to be eligible for certification. If your EcoTeam is not attempting or addressing a specific question, you should select a level 0.
  3. Schools have until April 28, 2017 to finish the rest of their application.

Get Inspired Webinars: Register Now

We are excited to launch our 2017 webinar series that connects climate change to a range of topics and subject areas. These webinars will be presented by three excellent environmental organizations who are experts in their field. The offerings are FREE, open to anyone who wishes to attend, and will take place from 3:30pm- 5pm EST. Learn more & register now.

Climate Leadership Contest: Winners

We are excited to announce the eight contest prize draw winners!

  1. Saint-Noël Chabanel Cambridge (CSDCCS):Waste reduction campaign
  2. École élémentaire Patricia-Picknell (CSViamonde): Several campaigns, including weekly Litterless Lunches, Lights Out Hour, Buy Nothing Day
  3. Sir John A Macdonald P.S. (YRDSB): Walk to School Wednesdays
  4. Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School (PDSB): Anti-idling campaign
  5. Jack Chambers PS (TVDSB): “There’s a Place for your Waste” campaign
  6. Michael Catholic Elementary School (WCDSB): “Ban the Bottle, Turn on the Tap” campaign
  7. Joseph Catholic School (ALCDSB): Anti-idling campaign
  8. St Paul’s Catholic Elementary school Lakefield (PVNCCDSB): Litterless Lunches

Please stay tuned throughout 2017 for stories about the winners.

Collect Curriculum Submissions

Here are some tips on collecting the amazing environmental lessons conducted at your school. For a holistic view of environmental learning, see this diagram which provides approaches to teaching in, about, and for the environment. You can also find this diagram on page 14 of your certification guide.