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Dunbarton High School: “The Greenest School on Earth”
Dunbarton High School is a secondary school located in Durham District School Board and has certified for nine years as an Ontario EcoSchool. Just last week Dunbarton was recognized as “The Greenest School on Earth.”
Certification Tips
Here are some helpful tips and pointers for the certification process!
Early Bird Deadline
It’s great practice to start your application early, and we encourage you to meet the Early Bird Deadline!
Earth Week Resources and Ideas
As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, many schools are preparing for an entire week of festivities to celebrate. We’d like to share some ideas and resources with you – happy planning! It is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day this year, and on April 1st, Earth Day Canada is giving away Earth Day Every […]
New Outdoor Full-Day Kindergarten Learning Resources!
Get outside with Ontario EcoSchools’ new Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten (FD ELK) lessons! These three lessons feature different ways to bring critical thinking and inquiry outdoors. In the first lesson students will create Environmental Art. Using Andy Goldsworthy, a renowned nature-based artist, as an inspiration, students will use found outdoor materials to create their own works […]
Nature Academy Now Open: PD for Teachers
EcoSpark in Peel Region have now opened the doors to Nature Academy, offering one and two-day professional development workshops for teachers in the G.T.A on topics like water and air quality, pollinators and Ontario’s Greenbelt.
Video contest for Caledon students grades K-12
To help raise awareness about the Town of Caledon’s new Idling By-Law, the Town has invited teachers and students from all Caledon schools to submit a short ‘idle-free’ video.
Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli visits an Ontario EcoSchool
Students at St. Anthony showcase their energy conservation practices to Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli and Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi.
Free Trees for Earth Day!
Get your school some free trees for Earth Day – here’s how!