The kaupapa of the Enviroschools Programme is about the well-being of the whole school, community and eco-system. It’s about working out how to live so that our society and economy nourishes the natural systems that give us life. Enviroschools gives young people an opportunity to explore real life challenges and to apply their abundance of energy and ideas.
Students and schools that are working towards sustainability play a significant role in creating sustainable communities by:
- being role models of sustainable practices
- enabling students to be teachers amongst their families and peers
- creating future leaders who understand how to make informed decisions and take action.
In the Enviroschools Programme we have early childhood centres, primary, intermediate and secondary schools that are all part of the network.
How the Enviroschools programme works: explains the regional picture and the core kaupapa we follow with Guiding Principles and a Whole School/Centre approach. Here you can find out about Early Childhood and Secondary work going on too.
Resources: highlights each of the resources available to use on your enviroschools journey. Some of these can also be purchased online.
Become an Enviroschool: links you to information on how your school or centre could join the programme.
Enviroschools Programme Research
1) The Enviroschools Foundation has completed some research into better understanding educational outcomes in literacy in regard to the Enviroschools Programme and the New Zealand Curriculum. To read Faye Wilson-Hill's findings click here
2) Dr Chris Eames has written an article in 'Family Times' that outlines the role of environmental and sustainability education in New Zealand. After a short introduction into the history of environmental education Dr Eames explores what is at the core of both EE and sustainability education. To view this excellent article click here
Members Area
This section contains downloadable resources for teachers and facilitators working in the Enviroschools Programme. There are inspirational resources available for early childhood centres and schools, as well as specific resources for secondary schools. A section on Māori perspectives in mainstream schools has been developed and in time we will have supporting tools for kura and wharekura working in Te Aho Tū Roa. Please click here to enter with your password.
