Modules
Useful documents and tools to help you work your way through the ResourceSmart School program.
Schools for the Future Competition and Challenge
- RSS of the Future – Activity brief and links to module progression
- RSS of the Future – Teachers notes
Core Module
- RSS Core Module Checklist
- Tackling the Core Module
- A1.1 Memorandum of Understanding
- A great example of a School Sustainability Policy from Chewton Primary School
- A1.7 Schools Environment Management Plan (SEMP) Template
- A1.9 RSS Curriculum Links primary, RSS Curriculum Links 7 8
- A1.12 An excellent Green Purchasing policy example from Chewton Primary School
Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS Embedding Sustainability in the Curriculum Webinar March 2021
- Curriculum Plan by year level year 8 example
- Inquiry Based Learning
- Mapping Sustainability an example from Colbinabbin PS
- Ideas for topical novels and picture story books
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Biodiversity Module
- Tackling the Biodiversity Module
- A1.1 Biodiversity Audit worksheets
- Landscaping Guidelines for Bushfire Prone Areas (Department of Education)
- A2.1 and B1.1 Biodiversity Action Plan
Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS online Biodiversity Workshop 2020
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Waste Module
- RSS Waste Checklist
- Tackling the Waste Module
- A1.1 Option 1 RSS Waste Audit worksheet
- A1.1 Option 2 I love separating my Waste Audit tool
- A1.2 RSS Litter Audit worksheets
- A2.1 and B1.1 Waste Action Plan
- A2.8 and C1.5 a sample template of a Zero Waste Events Policy
- A2.8 and C1.5 please watch the video below as Emma Savage explains Westgarth Primary Schools transition to host a Zero Waste School Fete
- C1.5 Campaspe Shire has implemented a Waste-Wise-Events-Plan and rating system, other local government areas are soon to follow. This plan provides an excellent overview of waste management strategies at events.
Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS School Fete Waste Reduction Webinar August 2021
Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS online Waste in Schools Workshop 2020
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Water Module
This module often refers to stormwater collection, storage and use. As very few schools have stormwater collection capabilities, for the purpose of completing this Module, the word stormwater can be changed for rainwater.
- RSS Water Checklist
- Tackling the Water Module
- A1.1 Water Audit worksheets
- A2.1 and B1.1 Water Action Plan
- A4.7 EPA Victoria Rainwater Use Guidelines
Video Recording of the Loddon Mallee RSS online Water Module Workshop 2020
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Energy Module
- RSS Energy Checklist
- Tackling the Energy Module
- A1.1 School Energy Audit worksheets (Fantastic worksheets created by Malmsbury Primary School)
- A1.1 Tip: Download a free Lux Light Meter App for your phone or ipad for the Energy Audit
- A2.1 and B1.1 Energy Action Plan
- A2.5 In addition to signs next to lights and heaters reminding people to switch them off, these Dress-for-the-Weather signs, work to educate everyone about saving energy by dressing according to the weather
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Online Bendigo RSS Network Meeting August 2021
Copy of the Bendigo RSS presentation in Powerpoint or PDF
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