Take Action – Decision-making, Action Planning and Design
This part of the Action Learning Cycle guides participants to collectively evaluate their ideas for environmental change, make design decisions and plan action. Whether conserving something precious,...
View ArticleHolistic Reflection – Overview
Holistic Reflection Using the Enviroschools kaupapa as a lens to ask, listen, understand and share To notice where you are at and look ahead to where you might go To reflect on and learn from your...
View ArticleReflect on Change
Reflection is an integral part of the action learning cycle, helping us to make sense of our experiences, deepen our learning and gain direction for the journey ahead. Reflection is the step that...
View ArticleThe Marine Maestro Richard de Hamel visits with Mohua (Golden Bay) Primary...
The Marine Maestro – Richard de Hamel visited with several Mohua Primary schools in July as part of Matariki learning opportunities. There were many enthralled students eager to try their hands at some...
View Article2024 Secondary Discussion Group – Term 3 huitopa
Thanks to those who could make it to the huitopa yesterday, and we hope the info below is helpful for those who couldn’t make it. Outcomes from our discussion group today (see graphic below) We...
View ArticleTheme Area Posters
The Enviroschools Theme Areas have been developed as part of the suite of Enviroschools resources that support young people, their whānau and communities to move towards a healthy, peaceful and...
View ArticleHolistic Reflection – Overview
Holistic Reflection Using the Enviroschools kaupapa as a lens to ask, listen, understand and share To notice where you are at and look ahead to where you might go To reflect on and learn from your...
View ArticleAquatic Bug Bags Pilot 2024 Waikirikiri Awa
Aquatic Bug Bags Pilot 2024 Waikirikiri awa Enviroschools Selwyn facilitator Matt Stanford has been collaborating with Dr Issie Barrett from Lincoln University to engage young people in a unique...
View ArticleFresh, clean water is a relatively scarce resource
Water of Life Key Concept b) Fresh, clean water is a relatively scarce resource Maybe planet Earth should have been called planet Water instead, for it is a watery world. Over two thirds of the...
View ArticleTheme Area – Water of Life
Water is essential for life, and the abundance or scarcity of water is a major influence on which life forms can exist in a place. Raindrops falling from the sky are the tears shed by Ranginui in...
View ArticleRegional Spotlight Huipota – Waitaha Canterbury
The Waitaha/Canterbury facilitation team shared a wonderful spotlight presentation for our network, reflecting on their journey and celebrating success and learnings. Many thanks to Andrea, Riki, Matt,...
View ArticleFacilitating Visioning: an approach at Ashley Rakahuri
As part of the Term 3 Regional Spotlight Huipota for the facilitator network, the team from Waitaha Canterbury presented an inspiring reflection on their journey and celebration of success and...
View ArticleUnpacking & Inspiration Zoom 2024 – Energy Theme Area
Each Enviroschools Theme Area is an enquiry-based learning resource for your Enviroschools journey. In this Zoom we delve into the captivating world of the “Energy!” Theme Area booklet within an ECE...
View ArticleBuilding and Maintaining engagement – a Waikato case study
In 2024 Jennifer Scothern-King delved into how to build and maintain engagement with the schools she was working with. She observed and recorded successes and noted some of the challenges along the...
View ArticleClimate Change: Inspiration for learning, websites and other resources
“Enviroschools is education for a climate changing future” (Esther Kirk, 2024). Mihi nui to Michelle Ducat, facilitator for Te Awakairangi ki Uta (Upper Hutt), who facilitated one of our experienced...
View ArticleEnergy Theme Area Activities
The Energy! Theme Area activities can guide your learning and action as part of your Enviroschool’s journey to wise uses of energy. Each Energy! Theme Area activity can be individually downloaded...
View ArticleTheme Area – Energy!
Energy is the vital force, the spark that makes things happen in our world of light – Te Ao Mārama. From the tiniest of atoms to the vastness of space, energy is everywhere. Einstein’s insights...
View ArticleHolistic Reflection – Overview
Holistic Reflection Using the Enviroschools kaupapa as a lens to ask, listen, understand and share To notice where you are at and look ahead to where you might go To reflect on and learn from your...
View ArticleUnpacking & Inspiration Zoom 2024 – Zero Waste Theme Area
Each Enviroschools Theme Area is an enquiry-based learning resource for your Enviroschools journey. In this Zoom we delve into the captivating world of the “Zero Waste” Theme Area booklet within an...
View ArticleReflecting
How did it go? What changes have come about because of our learning and actions? Using the key questions and reflection tools to notice the presence of the Guiding principles, where we are and where...
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