Water Efficiency in Schools
Schools can get involved in saving water through a number of school related programs currently in place throughout Sydney. These programs help to educate students about the value of water, and to encourage schools to adopt policies for long-term water efficiency.
Sustainable Schools NSW
The new Sustainable Schools NSW website is a portal supporting government and non-government schools across NSW, their partners and the community, in realising a positive environmental vision. It contains a range of resources and tools that can help your school.
Sydney Water Programs
Along with the Every Drops Counts in Schools Program and the Rainwater Tanks in Schools Rebates Program, Sydney Water is working closely with the Department of Education and Training to review the overall framework for water education that will help develop future ‘water responsible’ citizens.
Sydney Water offers tours for secondary students, TAFE and university groups to its water filtration, sewage treatment and recycled water plants. Tours highlight the connection between home/school and our water supply and wastewater treatment systems. They also showcase the latest technology in supplying, treating and managing our water and wastewater, including recycling.
Sydney Catchment Authority experiences
The Sydney Catchment Authority also delivers educational experiences across the age range from pre-school to tertiary level. School programs are designed to help students meet curriculum outcomes of the NSW Board of Studies and provide an opportunity to explore water issues. These programs incorporate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to facilitate behaviour change.
Water for Life resources
The Water for Life Education Program is working with the Geography and Science Teachers Associations to design targeted water education resources and engage teachers through professional development training. The Water for Life Education Program also has brought together a range of School Tools at our Education Resources Hub.