CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
CERES is operating in accordance with the advice of the Victorian and Federal Governments, including maintaining safe social distancing.
During this period –
Virtual Excursions are now available for delivery in Term 4. Suitable for students in Year 3 – 10
Excursions and Incursions are paused, but taking enquiries for dates in Term 1 2021
ResourceSmart Schools program delivery is operating . Please contact your facilitator for support
To find out how other CERES services are operating during this period, click here.
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What Inspires Me – Jo Menzies
August 2020 In this edition of 'What Inspires Me' we feature Jo Menzies, Sustainability and Environment Facilitator at Whitefriars College in Donvale. 1. How did you first get started with environmental education? After a few years working as a geologist, I completed a Diploma of Education as a mature age ...
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Science and Environment – “Think globally, act locally” How can Newlands make a difference?
The students explored the school grounds and identified Indigenous gardens around the school. Looked at plants around the school and marked gardens as a class on school maps to display. Students picked a plant from the garden and sketch it on black paper. During our “Buddy program” (were students from Foundation and 1 are paired with a student from the upper grades) and with the help of knowledgeable parent community, we looked at different plants in the Indigenous garden, identify names of plants, sketched plants, research plants and made a mini poster about the plant of their choice.. Click here to read on
