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2012Melbourne Water InternationalKids Teaching Kids Conference14 – 16 October Melbourne, Australia

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A message from Melbourne WaterCongratulations on being invited to be part of the 2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference! Your role as a Waterways Superhero is a crucial one in keeping the future of Melbourne’s waterways safe.

Over the next two days you will learn even more about the impact water has on our lives, and – maybe more importantly – the impact our lives can have on water. You are proving that every one of us has the potential to contribute to the sustainability of our water future.

I encourage you to share your water vision during the conference and use every opportunity to contribute to the discussion of how we protect our waterways. After the conference make sure you take on the challenge of creating change in your home, school and community. Thank you for being a Waterways Superhero and enjoy the Conference.

Shaun CoxManaging Director, Melbourne Water

Working GroupLiz Jones – Melbourne Water Partnerships Program Leader, Communications & Community Relations

Sasha Roos – Melbourne Water Acting Manager, Healthy Waterways Waterwatch Program, Community Learning

Kim Lambie – Melbourne WaterCommunications Advisor

Kate Pearsall – Lend LeaseSustainability Manager

Susie Lunt – City of MelbournePlanning & Logistics Officer

Danielle Thomas – City of MelbournePark Ranger Coordinator

Vanessa Hewson – Kids Teaching KidsEducation and Events Officer

Conference StaffArron Wood – Director, Kids Teaching Kids

Richard Wood – Education Manager

Michelle Sanders – Education Officer

Stephanie Kuisma – Communications and Media Officer

Cathy Reade – Media Manager

Maila Belangel – Conference Administration

TBJ Creative – Graphic Design

Kay Oke – Registration Manager

Rob Oke – Event Assistant

Dianne Wood – Counsellor

With special thanks to Cathy Oke for her dedication and passion to Kids Teaching Kids and in particular the Melbourne Water conferences.

A word from Kids Teaching KidsWelcome, students and teachers, to the 2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference!

Over the next three days you will be a part of a very special experience. We want to encourage you to enjoy this experience and see the Conference as your own mini-world. In this mini-world we can all take one small step to tackle some very big issues such as acceptance, tolerance and care for human beings. Show respect for your fellow participants, involve others in your discussions and get as much as you can from the fantastic workshops, performances and speakers.

We have huge admiration for the students and teachers who make the effort to get to an event like the 2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference. With first-hand knowledge of the workloads that schools face, we want to thank you for your involvement. We would like to thank Kids Teaching Kids principal sponsors, Melbourne Water and Australia Post for their ongoing support of both the Kids Teaching Kids Program and the Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference.

The Conference is about first capturing the passion for our environment (the heart), then allowing the head to follow through development of the student workshops (the head), and finally taking the understanding through to on-ground action in the environmental project (the hand).

Thank you to all the volunteers who will assist over the three days of the conference – your assistance in making this conference as successful as it can be is greatly appreciated.

And finally, remember to enjoy yourself, make new friends and remember that we can all do something for the environment – no matter how insignificant we think it may be.

Arron Wood and Richard WoodFounders Kids Teaching Kids

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Kids Teaching Kids

PO Box 692 North Melbourne Victoria 3051 Telephone 03 9329 3736 Facsimile 03 9329 3651info@kidsteachingkids.com.au www.kidsteachingkids.com.au www.facebook.com/kidsteachingkids

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Kids Teaching Kids Week

National 9 – 13 September 2013

Melbourne Water Kids Teaching Kids

Conference Melbourne

13 – 15 October 2013

Kids Teaching Kids Week 2013

Join thousands of students and teachers around the nation

doing their bit to help save our spectacular environment

during Kids Teaching Kids Week.

The Kids Teaching Kids Program engages students in

learning about the environment through a flexible curriculum

framework. During Kids Teaching Kids Week participating

students will present their workshop within their school and/or

local community; or schools may choose to host

a mini-conference and invite other schools to attend.

For more information visit

www.kidsteachingkids.com.au

Over 66,000

students have participated

in Kids Teaching

Kids

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Cox, M

elbourne Water, Managing Director

Kids Teaching Kids is a school-based education model that inspires young people to learn and care for their local environment. Kids Teaching Kids uses local environmental issues as a theme for learning. The Kids Teaching Kids Learning Model uses ‘peer teaching and learning’ pedagogy – where the traditional role of teacher and student change.

The teachers become the facilitators and the students are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning. Through the education techniques offered in the Kids Teaching Kids Learning Model, students learn with their head, heart and hand. In other words, students are encouraged into thinking, feeling and developing practical ways to respond to the challenges facing our environment.

The learning theory underpinning this Conference is based on what is called the ‘constructivist’ approach. This simply means that the learner actively ‘constructs’ his/her own learning from his/her own experiences.

Constructivists believe that students need to have some interest in the content; they need to have some input in deciding what they will learn.

The learning pyramid shows that students might only retain 5% of knowledge through lecture, and in contrast, students retain up to 90% through teaching others. If we were to consider the average retention rate, we would create more opportunities for students to teach others what they have learnt.

Students that are participating in the Kids Teaching Kids Conference are joining a network of over 66,000 students from across Australia that have participated in the Kids Teaching Kids program since its inception in 1999.

About Kids Teaching Kids

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The Learning Pyramid average retention rateAdapted from Edgar Dale, Audio Visual Methods in Teaching, Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Conference ProgramEtihad Stadium, Docklands

“I have enjoyed learning about the environment and the river. Kids Teaching Kids is a good way to interact with kids from other schools and it’s a good way for them to learn about the importance of our environment.”Stacey – Student, St Saviour’s College, Toowoomba

Time Event

1.00 – 5.00pmRegistration OpensVictory Room, Etihad Stadium – Entry Gate 9

1.00 – 4.00pmPresenting Schools can view their workshop areas and drop off props Schools presenting during Sessions 1 & 2 on Monday can set up rooms

4.00 – 6.00pmInformal Welcome BBQ Run with ENVY and AYCC volunteers in the Victory Room at Etihad Stadium

Day 1Sunday 14 October

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8.00amLate Registration Delegate Arrival – Late registrations at Etihad StadiumFinal Workshop set up

8.30am Registered Delegates Arrival

8.50am Delegates make their way to main room seating

9.00 – 10.15amWelcome to ConferenceIntroduction of day’s proceedings

Welcome to Country

National Anthem – Kalila Purtle, Silkwood School

Main Stage Opening Act – St Mary’s Primary School

Official Conference Launch Melbourne Water: Shaun Cox

Main Stage Setting the Scene Presentation – Coolaroo South Primary School

School Video – Vermont Primary School

Unveil 2012 Waterways Warriors’ Shields

School Video – Kingswood College

10.15amMorning Tea Break Getting to know you games, interactive run by ENVY

10.45am

Waterways Warriors Challenge Harley Breen to MC

Team 1 Members:Sara Phillips – Online Environment Editor, ABC Sam Sangster – CEO, Places Victoria Chris Chesterfield – CEO, Office of Living Victoria Rhy Coleman – Acquatic Ecologist, Melbourne Water

Team 2 Members:Rachel Lowry – Director Wildlife Conservation and Science, Zoos Victoria Dr Mark Norman – Head of Sciences, Museum Victoria Josh Creaser – ACT Coordinator/Switched on Schools, Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kate Ngato – Catchments Manager, Melbourne Water

11.50amOfficial Open Finish Lunch – all Conference Delegates Etihad Stadium

12.00pm Non delegates arrive and allocated to workshop groups

12.25pm MC to break Group 1 delegates into workshop audience groups

12.30pm Group 1 Workshop Session 1

1.10pm Group 1 Audiences move to next workshop

1.15pm Group 1 Workshop Session 2

1.55pmAfternoon tea (Group 1) served Session 3 and 4 presenting schools to set up

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Time Event

2.20pm MC to break Group 1 delegates into workshop audience groups

2.25pm Group 1 Workshop Session 3

3.05pm Group 1 Audiences move to next workshop

3.10pm Group 1 Workshop Session 4

3.50pmGroup 1 Workshop Sessions Close House Keeping

4.00pmDay Two CloseRelax at venue or hotels. Local schools can go home or be picked up at Gate 9 Schools presenting workshops on Tuesday can set up their rooms

4.00 – 6.00pm Networking Opportunity for Teachers

Official Conference Gala Dinner Etihad Stadium

6.25pm Delegates Arrive

6.30pmConference Gala Dinner and Entertainment Special Guest MC: Samantha Lane Opening Performance: Waikakiri Catchment to Coast by Carranballac College Students

Dinner Open Melbourne Water Representative

6.45pm Dinner served

Corinella Primary Frog Symphony

Guest Speakers – Kayne Tremills, ABC3 Presenter and Victoria Brown Water Polo Olympian Q&A with audience

Music Performance by Minor Sensation

7.40pm Dessert served

Music performance by: Asta (Triple J Unearthed High 2012 Winner)

8.30pmDinner CloseStudents depart for hotels via buses, local students to be picked up from Gate 9

Conference ProgramEtihad Stadium, Docklands (continued)

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“We have found that when kids teach kids something magical happens.”Richard Wood – Co-founder, Kids Teaching Kids

Day 2

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8.00am Schools to set up workshop areas

8.30am Local school delegates arrive

8.40am Delegates make their way to main room seating

8.50amWelcome Back to Conference Introduction of day’s proceedings

Video: Newton Moore High SchoolInternational Student Presentations: Melbourne Girls College

Video by River Murray Youth Council (Lower Murray)

9.50am Group photo: Delegates, Teachers, Staff & Volunteers on Etihad Concourse

10.00amNon delegates to arrive and allocated to workshop groups Morning Tea served

10.20amMC divides groups. (Group 1 delegates remain on concourse, Group 2 delegates to go to Victory Room to be divided into workshop groups)

10.25am MC to break Group 2 delegates into workshop audience groups

10.35am Group 2 Workshop Session 1

11.15pm Group 2 Audiences move to next workshop

11.20am Group 2 Workshop Session 2

12.00pmGroup Leaders take groups to Lunch Lunch in Catering Room Presenting Schools set up for Sessions 3 & 4

12.35pm MC to break Group 2 delegates into workshop audience groups

12.40pm Group 2 delegates move to Workshop rooms

12.45pm Group 2 Workshop Session 3

1.25pm Group 2 Audiences move to next workshop

1.30pm Group 2 Workshop Session 4

2.10pmGroup 2 Workshop Session Close Group 2 pack up workshop rooms

2.25pmArrive at Etihad, Victory Room Everyone back to Etihad Stadium.

2.35pm Conference Reflection and Certificate Session

3.15pm All Walk to Aquarium, volunteers to lead delegates

4.00pmConference Closing Function Exclusive function @ the Aquarium including Dinner

6.00 – 6.30pm Conference close Delegates to depart / be picked up / go to airport

Delegate InformationA bus transfer service has been organised from Etihad Stadium to the accommodation on Monday evening (15th October) following the Gala Dinner. Buses will depart Etihad Stadium at 8:45pm SHARP on Monday night. All delegates requiring a transfer are to wait on the concourse at 8:35pm just near the Victory Room doors.

A Walking School bus will be organised to facilitate a safe journey for students and teachers from Etihad Stadium to the Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday 16th October at 3:15pm. Schools will make their own way home from the Melbourne Aquarium after the close of the conference at 6.30pm on Tuesday 16th October. Some schools may be using their own mini-bus and may choose to make their own way to the Melbourne Aquarium (and therefore not take part in the walking school bus), to make a speedy departure after the conference closes. If this is the case, please advise Kids Teaching Kids.

A walking school bus will be organised to pick delegates up each morning from their accommodation and walk them safely to Etihad Stadium.

The Environmental Projects Day at Docklands is only a five minute walk from Etihad Stadium. Delegates will be walked there and back by a designated group leader at all times.

Lend LeaseSince 1997, the Youth Environment Council (YEC) of South Australia has provided young people a voice in key environmental issues facing South Australia and has given them opportunities to take action to achieve a more environmentally sustainable future for SA. The YEC provides opportunities for like-minded Year 6-10 students to share, learn and be inspired about sustainability, through camps, online workshops and forums to give students the skills and knowledge to run their own environmental action projects in their local community.

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Conference ProgramEtihad Stadium, Docklands (continued)

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Day 3Tuesday 16 October

Area # Activity # Activity Organisation

1 1 Waterbugs Investigation City of Melbourne

1 2 How to Build a Raingarden Melbourne Water

1 3 Hooks and Ladders City of Manningham

1 4 Hoarding Artwork Lend Lease

2 5Journey of Waste from Catchment to Coast

City of Melbourne

2 6 Focus of Frogs Melbourne Water

2 7 Marine Life Parks Victoria

3 8 Community Garden Planting Lend Lease

3 9 Urban Waterways Melbourne Water

3 10 Recycled Timber Building Lend Lease

3 11 Green Building Energy Audit Lend Lease

The Environmental Project Day takes our passion for the environment (our heart), what we have learnt through the workshop process (the head) and shows us that we also need to take action (the hand) to realise true change. Any one of these elements, the heart, head or hand, in isolation is not enough to bring about the cultural change needed to secure our future.

Get the most out of each activity, support each other and know that you are doing something tangible at the 2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference.

Delegates MUST wear long pants and covered shoes to take part in the Environmental Project Day. You will not be able to take part in the activities if you are not wearing appropriate clothing. Please make sure you have sunscreen, a full water bottle and a hat.

Pack for all weather.

Environmental Project Day Activities at Docklands Park

Don’t forget to bring your

Melbourne Water hat and full

water bottle!

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:Time Action Details

12.20pmDepart Etihad Stadium

MC break Group 2 Delegates into EPD activity groups on Etihad Stadium Concourse Group Leaders to walk Group 2 delegates to Environmental Projects Day at Docklands

12.45pmArrive Victoria Green, Docklands

Welcome to site OHS induction and group break up

1.05pm Activity 1 1st Environmental Projects Day Activity (11 Activities)

1.45pm Rotate Groups Rotate

1.50pm Activity 2 2nd Environmental Projects Day Activity (11 Activities)

2.30pm Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea at Project Sites

2.50pm Rotate Group Rotation

2.55pm Activity 3 3rd Environmental Projects Day Activity (11 Activities)

3.35pm Day Close Delegates return to Victoria Green

3.45pmDelegates depart

Environmental Project Day Close: Site manager to provide any housekeeping for group. Group 2 delegates make their way back to Etihad Stadium. Relax at Etihad or hotels before gala dinner. Local schools may go home or be picked up at Gate 9. Schools presenting workshops on Tuesday morning can set up their rooms

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Environmental Project Day Timetable

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Time Action Details

10.25amDepart Etihad Stadium

Group 1 delegates split into EPD activity groups, walk with Group Leaders to the Environmental Project Day (Docklands)

10.30am Students arrive Group 1 delegates arrive on site and make their way to Victoria Green

10.35am Victoria GreenOfficial EPD Launch – The Honorable Ryan Smith Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Minister for Youth Affairs

10.45am MC split up large group

10.50am Group Leaders to take groups to their project area

10.55pm Activity 1 1st Environmental Projects Day Activity (11 Activities)

11.35pm Rotate Groups Rotate

11.40pm Activity 2 2nd Environmental Projects Day Activity (11 Activities)

12.20pm Regroup Groups make their way to Victoria Green for Lunch

12.25pm Lunch Lunch at Victoria Green Docklands

12.55pm Group Rotation Groups Leaders take groups to their 3rd activity

1.00pm Activity 3 3rd Environmental Projects Day Activity (11 Activities)

1.40pm Regroup Group 1 delegates return to Victoria Green

1.45pm Environmental Project Day Close. Group 1 delegates make their way back to Etihad Stadium

The expert panel session is your opportunity to learn from some of our leading minds through student directed questions.

The Panel Session is by no means the answer to all your questions nor is it an in-depth exploration of environmental issues; there simply isn’t enough time for this and it is not the intention. The aim of the panel session is to show you that you can take the experience of the older generation, combine it with the enthusiasm of the younger generation and move forward in a positive way for a brighter environmental future.

Be excited that these experts and celebrities have given up their valuable time because they believe in the power

of young people to make a difference. They believe that schools are very often the first and only entry point for the wider community to learn about many issues and believe you have a strong leadership role and capability. The panel themselves have said that it is the students, teachers and schools that are experts in their own place.

On behalf of the delegates I would like to thank our panel of experts, and host Harley for taking the time to be involved in the 2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference.

Arron WoodConference Convenor

Expert Panel discussion at the 2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference

Write your Question for an Expert or your answers to the quiz here…

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Waterways Warriors Expert Panel Challenge Hosted by comedian Harley Breen

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Harley Breen has blown away audiences from the sugarcane fringes of Bundaberg to the sweaty stages of the Edinburgh Fringe. A regular MC and headliner on the Australian scene, Harley is also familiar to comedy circuits in Edinburgh, London and Singapore, and at Festivals such as Edinburgh, Adelaide and Melbourne Fringes, where he has worked with major local and international talent such as Steven K. Amos, Fiona O’Loughlin and Akmal Saleh.

Melbourne Comedy Festival is a pretty busy time for Harley, as he is heavily involved with any number of their flagship special events, appearing at everything from school-aged comedy competitions, to a special senior citizen’s performance, to a late night rowdy Festival Club gig.

He also tours extensively with their post-Festival Roadshow, last year appearing at their largest gig on the tour, the 1200 seat His Majesties Theatre in Perth.

He has also enjoyed extensive media exposure in radio, TV and film. With a background in acting and improvisation, and a strong commitment to working in education programmes, Harley is a diverse and deceptively thoughtful comedian.

A little bit about our Expert Panel

Harley Breen Stand up Comedian

Sam Sangster is a lawyer and accountant with extensive senior commercial management and leadership experience with some of Australia’s leading ASX listed companies, before joining VicUrban (the predecessor to Places Victoria), in August 2006. Adelaide born and bred, Sam’s career has seen him work across a number of Australian state capitals, regional WA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. He has called Melbourne home since 1995.Sam was appointed Chief Executive of Places Victoria in November 2011 and is driving the organisation to deliver exemplary urban renewal outcomes across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Sam Sangster CEO, Places Victoria

Dr Mark Norman Head of Sciences, Museum VictoriaSam Sangster is a lawyer and accountant with extensive senior commercial management and leadership experience with some of Australia’s leading ASX listed companies, before joining VicUrban (the predecessor to Places Victoria), in August 2006. Adelaide born and bred, Sam’s career has seen him work across a number of Australian state capitals, regional WA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. He has called Melbourne home since 1995.Sam was appointed Chief Executive of Places Victoria in November 2011 and is driving the organisation to deliver exemplary urban renewal outcomes across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Sara Phillips Online Environment Editor, ABC

Sara Phillips has been an environment journalist and editor for

more than nine years. Learning the trade on environmental trade

publications, she went on to be deputy editor of ‘Cosmos’ magazine

and editor of ‘G’, a green lifestyle magazine. She is currently the

editor of ABC Environment online.

She has won several awards for her work including the 2006

Reuters/IUCN award for excellence in environmental reporting

and the 2008 Bell Award for editor of the year.

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Aitken College • Albert Park College • Albuera Street Primary School • Aloomba State School • Ballarat Christian College • Barmera Primary School • Beaconhills College – Pakenham • Beaumaris Primary School • Belair School •

Bentleigh West Primary • Bialik College • Billanook College •

Blackburn Primary School • Boneo Primary School • Brighton Secondary School • Bulimba State School • Carranballac College • Christie Beach High School • City of Mandurah •

Clayton North Primary School • Clonard College • Coolaroo South Primary School • Corinella Public School • Cornish College • Dandenong High School • Derrimut Primary School • Emerald Primary School • Epping Views Primary School • Frankston High School • Goolwa Primary School • Gordonvale State High School • Gordonvale State School • Hastings Primary School • Irymple Secondary College

• Kilbreda College • Kingswood College Junior School •

Kormilda College • Lansdowne Crescent Primary School • Loyola College • Manningham City Council

• Manor Lakes P-12 • McClelland College • Melbourne Girls’ College • Mentone Park Primary School • Merici College • Mill Park Heights Primary School • Mill Park Secondary School •

Montmorency South Primary School • Movelle Primary School • Neville Public School • Newton Moore Senior High School • Patterson Lakes Primary School • Pedare Christian College

• Port Vincent Primary School • Preshil The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School • Reece High School • River Murray Youth Council (Lower Murray) • Seacliff Primary School • Silkwood School • Silverton Primary School • Spotswood Primary School • St Albans Secondary College • St John’s Lutheran Primary Portland • St Mary’s Primary School • St Monica’s College • Thuringowa State High School • Vermont Primary School • Weld Square Primary School • Whittlesea Secondary College • Williamstown Primary School

Participating Schools

VolunteersLiv Metter Koel Wrigley Ryan Shaw Josh Creaser Kari Pahlman Otto Hello Nikki Sloan Edgar Daly Isaac Rae Hayley Shone Jennifer Malbon Ray Yoshida Maddy Brodie Jinnie Widnyana Alex Ross Rebecca Drew Katie Wilson-Woolley Megan Schartner Kathleen Redford Justin Zeke Sube Shane Johns Jess-Maree Bezzina Jack Martin-Campbell Caitlin Martin-Campbell Amy Brown Hayley Evans Trudy Hobbs Amy Keeshan Terrilee Finlayson Christine Moore Sally Hutchinson

Ishbel Cullen Alexandra Debeljakovic Darcie Jordan Cam Lu Karisma Takah Melissa Arsov Rob McCammon Tyler Mitchell

MW Volunteers:Andrea Jobson Kim Vassallo Wayne Packham Suresh Bajracharya Anna Betts Sarah Johnson Ilze Teteris Jackie Bowe Kim Lambie Sasha Roos Rohan Long Kim O’Hoy Michelle King Michelle Ng Kate Kearns Mary Catus-Wood Liz Jones David Galloway Lily Taylor

Kids Teaching Kids is a

celebration of learning

Team

2Chris has a background in biology and philosophy and has worked for the last 20 years in technical and management roles in the Department of Water Resources, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Melbourne Parks and Waterways (now Parks Victoria) and Melbourne Water.

Until May 2012 he was General Manager of the Waterways Group at Melbourne Water which manages stormwater, floodplains and waterways across a region of 13,000 km2 and over four million people.

In that role, Chris played a key role in improving the environmental management of urban stormwater in Melbourne and championing water sensitive urban design.Chris started work as Chief Executive of the new Office of Living Victoria which is charged with driving generational change in urban water management.

Chris Chesterfield CEO, Office of Living Victoria

Josh Creaser Switched on Schools Coordinator, Australian Youth Climate CoalitionJosh first became engaged with school sustainability projects through the 2007 International

Kids Teaching Kids Conference. He has been involved with Kids Teaching Kids ever since. He has been a participant, mentor, volunteer and organiser of KTK events over the past 5 years.In his second year at the Australian National University, Josh is studying sustainability science and development studies. Most of spare time is spent coordinating the Australian Youth Climate Coalition in the ACT, as Co-coordinator of Switched On Schools ACT and as a sustainability mentor to Orana Steiner School. He is surrounded by the theories and the practice of sustainability, a combination he loves.Switched On Schools ACT is a mentoring program that supports students to run sustainability

projects in their community. It has been an amazing experience for Josh to see just how many

young people are willing to volunteer their time and are passionate about creating change in their place.

Rachel Lowry Director, Wildlife Conservation and Science,

Zoos VictoriaRachel is Director of Wildlife Conservation and Science at Zoos Victoria. Rachel

leads a team of highly skilled conservationists who deliver wildlife captive breeding

and release projects, eco-socio projects and conservation advocacy initiatives.

Rachel has developed award winning programs that have tackled conservation and

sustainability issues both locally and globally, and is passionate about everybody

playing a role in fighting the extinction of our world’s precious endangered species.

In 2010 she was awarded Sustainability Leader of the year by WME within the

Government and NGO sector. In 2011 she was profiled in Melbourne’s Top 100 most

influential people through The Age newspaper. Rachel is currently working to raise the

profile of Victoria’s most threatened terrestrial vertebrates and ensure their survival.

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Kids Teaching Kids WorkshopsAitken CollegeGreen music and the beasts We will teach the students how to make recycled instruments. These will then be used to play along to a song by Ben Harper. We will also be teaching students how easy it is to care for native animals in their classrooms.

Albert Park CollegeVertical Schools – Education in the cloudsThis presentation explores the need for schools in inner city areas to got vertical rather than horizontal. Students have explored some of the possible environmental features including power generation, water usage and design. Students will present their ideas through a range of exciting workshops and finish up with a quiz.

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Albuera Street Primary SchoolThe Derwent Little Penguins-their survival depends on us!Join Albuera Street students in learning about the smallest penguins in the world which are struggling to survive in Tasmania. Students participating in this work shop will have the opportunity to play a habitat mapping game; learn about the adaptive features of the Little Penguin by pinning the parts on the penguin and have fun in our interactive role play demonstrating the environmental threats to the Little Penguins’ survival. We will celebrate our learning with a Little Penguin craft activity.

Ballarat Christian CollegeThe CreekA stormwater pipe runs directly through the school property. This pours considerable pollutants into the school, including rubbish, oil, leaf and soil litter and other non-biodegradable rubbish. The area surrounding the stormwater drain was converted to a wetland oasis, a safe haven for indigenous animals such as frogs, birds and macroinvertebrates. This area has been affectionately called ‘The Creek’. Water tests are carried out in ‘The Creek’ to determine the health of the water and its effect downstream. We want to teach the students

at the conference that what you put down the ‘drain’ has a significant effect on the health of a river, and that it is all our responsibility to take care of it.

Barmera Primary SchoolWe’re at War With Weeds!An entertaining look at what weeds are and their impact on the environment with particular emphasis on those weeds found along the River Murray in the Riverland of South Australia. Join the Barmera “Weedies” to find out what you can do to protect our river and stomp out the invasion of creeping foreign greenery. WIPE OUT WEEDS!!!

Beaumaris Primary SchoolKitchen Garden ExperienceIn our workshop you will be making degradable plant pots from re-used newspaper in two styles; one involves origami folding and the other using handmade wooden potmakers. Seedlings grown from seeds harvested from our Kitchen Garden at Beaumaris Primary School will then go into the pots for you to take back home or to school and plant, or to donate to a planting/revegetation project where needed. You will also get the chance to create and taste a delicious, healthy snack made with ingredients from our Kitchen Garden.

Bentleigh West Primary SchoolTurning the Past Into the FutureBentleigh West Primary School students will run a workshop featuring three, fun, hands on activities that will teach participants how to treat our waterways like the traditional landowners used to.

Blackburn Primary SchoolBin it to win it! Blackburn Primary School is investigating how litter in their school yard can affect their environment. A news story will unfold to find out why people litter and if they could change litter habits once they understand the negative impact on the environment.

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Boneo Primary School The Fragility of Aquatic Environments, Drains Can Kill!! Aquatic Environments are fragile so we should be caring more about them! Our Play, Computer Game, Animation and Workshop show you how! In our play our school’s Boonerwrung Wetlands helps filter the water to Port Phillip, the largest bay in Victoria so that it is clean for sea life. Wetlands are the kidneys of the world! The natural water cycle does a wonderful job as long as human waste doesn’t interfere and humans don’t pump too much out of the ground water. We must help sustain the bay’s fragile environment. The bay’s animals and plants need our help! We love our unique dolphins; the fish, octopus, whales, sponge gardens, crabs, sea horses, Point Nepean’s weedy sea dragons (Victoria’s marine state emblem), shell fish, jelly fish, sea stars, kelp forests, emerald sea grasses as well as the creatures in our wetlands – invertebrates, frogs, lizards and snakes. Over 90% of the plants and animals living in the our bay are found nowhere else in the world – it’s diverse, unique, distinctive and amazing and should be conserved for the future. We want people to realise that drains lead to the sea so DON’T throw rubbish into the wetlands or drains as the plastic bags may hurt dolphins, paint may pollute the water, dog poooooo and oil too! Use biodegradable bags so that they break down to waste courtesy of living organisms (microscopic critters) so that their pooooo (waste) re-enters our environment safely!

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Brighton Secondary SchoolWater Warriors: from Catchment to Coast: protecting our water The aim of this workshop is to give participants an overview of the range of humans impacts from catchments to coast and how these impacts affect water quality and water from blue to brown. Strategies to minimise these impacts on a personal level, by empowering the individual to bring back the blue will be discussed through interactive activities during this session.’

Carranballac College If we build it they will come The development of our new 5/6 building left the surrounding area stark and uninviting. We knew from previous years that native frogs are known to live in our local area. We researched what species would be most likely to inhabit our school if the conditions were suitable. Let us show you what we learnt when we created a flourishing frog bog.

Christies Beach High SchoolGroundwater – Treasure Down-UnderMost Australians are aware of the problems of water shortage, problems with the Murray-Darling Basin and the increase in droughts and extreme weather events caused by climate change. However, do they know anything about Groundwater? The workshop will learn about Groundwater and look at its value with a series of activities including film, model building and art activities. Students will see the Willunga Basin Learning Trail that Christies’ students have been developing, discuss the importance of Groundwater where they live and develop strategies to look after this valuable resource at home.

“Participating in a Kids Teaching Kids event provides students with opportunities for leadership, sharing, collaborating and learning – great lifelong skills.” Kerry McMinn – Principal, Albuera Street Primary School, Hobart

Kids are our future leaders but also leaders right now

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Clonard College Tales of Tommy Turtle: Marine Debris StudyStudents from Clonard College were a pilot school for the CSIRO and Earthwatch Marine Debris Study which is being carried out around the coast of Australia this year. Our plan is to conduct a workshop for local schools and community groups to explain how data for the study is collected so that more groups can contribute data to the study. Tommy Turtle will be the vehicle for introducing the effects of marine debris on sea creatures and the link to the Marine Debris Study.

Corinella Public SchoolOdyssey of the water birdThis is Our Place, see our backyard and the beautiful ephemeral, Lake Cowal, the largest inland lake in New South Wales. We will introduce you to just some of the hundreds of migratory water birds which give life to this amazing water landscape. Lake Cowal is formed by the Bland Creek and sometimes by major flooding of the Lachlan River. It makes its way to the Murrumbidgee and into the mighty Murray River. Our Place to Your Place.

Cornish CollegeMigration and a reliance on waterways The College will present a workshop on the theme that migration is dependent on access to waterways. There will be an introduction and three activities within the workshop where our students will demonstrate the importance of habitat to successful migration. One will be a physical interaction from the delegates where they take part in a game moving through a physical environment to show a migration. Two will be a game that the delegates undertake where their objective is to complete a successful migration Tree will be an information session followed by competition between the delegates to see who has taken in the most info about migration and the resources required.

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Dandenong High School‘Restaurant L’eau Sale’ (French for dirty water)The workshop is going to talk about the water cycle and how it provides us with clean water. The scene will be set by participants entering a restaurant and given a glass of dirty water. Participants are shown to their table and given a menu with information about the water cycle. After a presentation on the water cycle, participants participate in a quiz competition where they can win prizes for their answers.

Gordonvale State School Gordonvale State High School Aloomba State SchoolFar North Fights FeralsTargeting local feral animals in Tropical Far North Queensland, students from Gordonvale State School, Gordonvale State High School and Aloomba State School will use games and drama to teach their audience how to identify and manage these pest animals that have the potential to invade other parts of Australia. Cane toads, tilapia and wild pigs have impacted on our waterways, our rainforests and our urban landscape. Being able to accurately identify these noxious species from our natives will go along way in helping to manage populations. Students will share the unique strategies that have been implemented in the north to control the growth and spread of toads, tilapia and wild pigs. Data will be collected from the audience and illustrated on a map to show the distribution of these animals across Australia.

Hastings Primary SchoolA Frog’s TaleThrough a series of activities students will learn about the importance of frogs as an indicator species with a focus on the local Kings Creek environment (Hastings, Vic). Students will travel with KCF (Kings Creek Frog) across time to see how his environment has changed due to humans and what we can do to look after our local waterways.

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Kilbreda College A little bit of litter goes a long, long wayOur presentation focuses on the problem that even the smallest amount of litter has an effect. We track it as it travels from our towns and cities to the bay and beyond. We work through activities that will highlight the problem itself, what we can do as a school, what our local community can do and what our governments can do. Have fun, learn something and just maybe we can change the world!

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Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolBecoming Asia and Environmentally Literate – Land to Sea – Unity in diversityPresentation of our bi lingual environmental interpretive trail using app technology linking the land to the sea. Sections of presentation will be bilingual. Link/skype with our Indonesian partner school to find out about their app linking the city with the river.

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Loyola College Organic CookingLoyola students will introduce kids to organic food: what it means, how easy it is and why it is important for us, our environment and the world.

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Manor Lakes P-12 CollegeCreating CommunitiesManor Lakes College is 14 terms old. This workshop will take you along our environmental journey so far. A construction site, a brand new college with great potential and hope. We’ll take you through the good and the not so good. Litter is a major issue in our college but also in our community. We’re going to try to find some answers in this workshop together and why we should find those answers. Give plastic the wrap and join us on our interactive journey. Dream! Believe! Inspire!

McClelland CollegeRockpool rescueDiscover the fascinating world of rockpools and learn all about what it’s like to live in an extreme environment, where plants and animals live life on the edge. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a rockpool environment, find out what threatens them and how you can help in the Rockpool Rescue.

Melbourne Girls’ CollegeOur Catchment, everyone’s futureThe students from Neville Public School would like to invite you to join them as they explore their local catchment. Join us in discovering what makes the Lachlan catchment so special.

Win prizes with Maddi Mayhem and get down and dirty as we follow our catchment story from start to finish.

Mentone Park Primary School ’Do the bug dance and remember don’t step on that bug!’The students at Mentone Park will explain the importance of bugs and other small animals within our local ecosystems. You will learn the code for caring as well as how to build and catch insects through making your own pitfall trap. Join in or be entertained by ‘Do the bug dance and remember don’t step on that bug!’

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Merici CollegeDress to Impress:Self, People and Planet: The simple choice of what we choose to wear to school or to work has a big impact on the well being of our planet. We will take you on a journey of the life of your clothes; from the production of different fibres right up until the clothes are made and sitting on the shelf for you to buy. You will walk out of our workshop donning a new piece of recyclable clothing made by YOU and an understanding of how easy it easy to wear clothes which please yourself and the planet.

“It was great exposure for us to see experts from the environmental field – to see where environment interests can lead.”Student – Oberon High School

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Mill Park Secondary CollegeWater, Water everywhere and not a drop to drinkMill Park Secondary College explores the increasingly important topic of climate refugees. Learn how our climate is changing and the effect it is having on our planet’s smallest countries. Play the Climate Change Game and become a pacific islander – hopefully you will live on high land!

Montmorency South Primary School Project NP, Wildlife in the Maribyrnong River Project NP (No Phosphate) We are on a quest to find the best washing powder to use our school garden washing machine. Follow our journey as we learn about grey water – how to test it, treat it and reuse it safely on our school garden.

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Movelle Primary SchoolWildlife in the Maribyrnong River Students at Movelle Primary School have been investigating the plants and animals that live in our local area. We have prepared a workshop that will teach you all about the wildlife around the Maribyrnong River. You will find out why the Growling Grass Frog is endangered and what we can do to protect our native wildlife. Take part in our quiz show, play some games and express what you learn creatively.

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Newton Moore Senior High SchoolEco-Force Survival Camp Learn how to complete the journey from Adelaide’s Dry Creek and Wynn Vale Dam. You will become an honourary member of Eco-Force and leave with the skills to protect the wetlands near you. ATTENTION! This is your commander speaking – it’s time to act now! In this workshop you’ll become an environmental warrior, it is up to you to preserve our natural

resources.

Pedare Christian CollegeEco-Force Survival Camp Learn how to complete the journey from Adelaide’s Dry Creek and Wynn Vale Dam. You will become an honourary member of Eco-Force and leave with the skills to protect the wetlands near you. ATTENTION! This is your commander speaking – it’s time to act now! In this workshop you’ll become an environmental warrior, it is up to you to preserve our natural resources.

Port Vincent Primary SchoolKing George Just SurvivingDiscover why the King George Whiting needs your help to survive. Our presentation and activities will take you through the life cycle of one of Australia’s most sought after fish; unfortunately fishermen can’t get enough of them! Our entertaining informative powerpoint, drama, singing and art activities will enable you to catch the King George Whiting with a clear conscience.

Care for the environment gives a sense of place and connection

to your community

Seacliff Primary SchoolWhat’s your story?Our workshop will focus on the three main water catchments on the Adelaide plain. The Torrens, Patawalunga and Onkaparinga. We will explore how catchments have changed over time. We will incorporate the Kaurna story of Tjilbruke and how a natural spring was created near our school. We will ask our audience to reflect on their own water catchments. Students will be given the oppportunity to create an artistic representation of a water catchment which is precious to them.

Silkwood SchoolGwongubunga ~ Little River…Minyahgu Jimbelang, hello friend. Did you know that everything indigenous people do on land is also done in water? Our school, Silkwood School is built on Kombumerri country, part of the wider Yugambeh region of Queensland and we have two creeks and native bush habitat as part of our grounds. Our workshop is focused on building connections to our waterways through indigenous knowledge. We will take you on an environmental and cultural journey with our natural, interactive and intra-personal activities. Our workshop will teach you about bush tucker & survival skills, Aboriginal art and crafts as well as interpretive drama / games. Aboriginal language and symbols also play a large role in our workshop. We want people to get in touch with their local indigenous clans so they can connect with their local waterways through aboriginal knowledge.

Silverton Primary SchoolThe War Against Bottled WaterStudents from Silverton Primary school will expose the true environmental impact of producing bottled water through a video dramatization. You will also learn about the clever marketing ploys used by companies to convince the public of the benefits of drinking bottled water as opposed to getting it straight from the tap.

Spotswood Primary SchoolSuburban WonderlandIn the middle of Suburbia, surrounded by houses you will be surprised to suddenly find yourself in the beautiful natural surroundings of a bush landscape. What is this place? How did it get here? We will share with you the beauty and mystery of Newport Lakes and also explore the issues faced by this Suburbian Wonderland.

St Albans Secondary CollegeMeandering through the Maribyrnong:Join us as the St Albans Secondary College team proudly presents our local river, the Maribyrnong. We’ll guide you through our exhibitions of the past, present and future. Let us introduce you to our native inhabitants, residential usages and what possible dilemmas will emerge through time. You will also compete in our human interaction-game – a classic battleship match that interprets our message to the distant and beyond.

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St Monica’s Secondary CollegeRiver RambleStudents will present a skit that demonstrates the kind of pollution that enters a river on it’s journey to the sea eg. city (factories), suburbia (house hold chemicals), country (farms) etc.

Thuringowa State High SchoolManaging the Farms TogetherSeagrass meadows are being lost globally at unprecedented rates. Declining seagrass beds in the Great Barrier Reef region have been linked to increased sedimentation, nutrient loads and other pollutants. These are, in large part, a result of industry and port expansions, long-term agricultural use of catchments and urbanisation. Starving turtles and dugong can be the unfortunate outcome of these declines. This presentation explores the history behind the development and progress of Townsville ports and catchment areas and the consequence of the changed land use on seagrass meadows. Learn about the importance of seagrass and what the government is doing to manage and protect them in this World Heritage Area. We need to do more than worry about these declines, we can lobby government for improvements, join local Seagrass watch groups or even just help spread awareness.

Weld Square Primary School Swan River Rescue: Bringing back the SwansThe presentation traces the pre white-settlement history of the Swan River, Perth, Western Australia to the present day. Of significance are the environmental changes over time, from the magnificent waterways rich in vegetation and wildlife, a notable example being the black swan, to a busy, still scenic, very different waterway devoid of black swans. An engaging, visual and activity-based presentation will take participants on a journey to discover where the black swans have gone and why. Answers to these questions will help us understand not only our past, but how we can restore and maintain the health of our own Swan River. Perhaps one day we might see the harmonious return of the black swan, our state emblem, back to our river.

Williamstown Primary SchoolTalkin’ About Our Waterways What is the number one threat to our waterways and the animals that inhabit them? The answer in just 27 second… Join us for an episode of the all-new quiz show, ‘Talkin’ About Your Waterways’. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as we find out how different generations have affected our waterways. There will be lots of entertainment, interactive games and audience involvement. Want to find out more? Stay tuned to this station. Oh, and the answer is: Rubbish.

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St Mary’s Primary SchoolStory of our BayPort Phillip Bay is a source of life and sustenance for the people of Melbourne and surrounds. Archeological history tells us that around 10,000 years ago the land mass between mainland Australia and Tasmania could be traversed by foot. Soon after, the ocean levels began to rise and water filled this trench and entered our bay. There are many Dreaming stories about how Port Phillip Bay came to be. This story comes from the local Boonwurrung people who inhabited the areas around Port Phillip Bay and are the custodians of the land near Williamstown today.

Coolaroo South Primary SchoolYingarna Yingarna wakes to find that Tidalik has taken all of the water himself. Yingarna goes in search for Tidalik to release the water in order to wake the plants and animals from their deep slumber. Yingarna offers students a symbolic gesture, encouraging them protect our water ways and reduce our Virtual Water Footprint.

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Vermont Primary SchoolVideo: Rap to rescueDiscover how a new rap craze has escalated from humble beginnings to a wide phenomenon as it inspires everyone to take responsibility for clean waterways.

River Murray Youth Council (Lower Murray) Our River Journey This video shows what we learnt on our trip from the headwaters to the mouth of the Murray River, the places that make it special, the challenges it faces, and what it means to people. Our message – that everyone’s connected, everything’s affected and anyone can make a difference.

Corinella Public SchoolFrog SymphonyBack by popular demand is Corinella Public School’s Frog Symphony. Learn the calls of frogs from the geographical heart of New South Wales by joining in with the students from Corinella Public School in a fun filled cacophony of calls!

Melbourne Girls’ CollegeUnta est Vita (Water is life)Year 10 students from Prince Alfred College in South Australia have created a short film that considers the significance of water as a resource and the role that water plays in our lives. Through a combination of still and moving image, music and “mocumentary” the students have attempted to appeal directly to their intended audience while still retaining the integrity and significance of the message.

Kingswood CollegeLooking after Gardiners CreekVideo showing the Year 5&6 students teaching the Year 2 students about how trees help to keep the Creek healthy. Using a game called “Trees and Suns”, the students showed that trees reduce water turbidity by stopping erosion and keep the water cool with their shade. Before and after interviews capture how much the younger students learned while eagerly participating in an enjoyable activity. The older students were pleased with the results of their planning and preparation.

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Accolade AAlbuera Street Primary SchoolThe Derwent Little Penguins-their survival depends on us!

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Accolade BBarmera Primary School We’re at War With Weeds!

1 Dragonfly

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Crest ABeaumaris Primary School Kitchen Garden Experience

1 Frog

2 Tortoise

Crest BBentleigh West Primary School‘Turning the Past Into the Future’

1 Tortoise

2 Frog

Endeavour ASilverton Primary School The War Against Bottled Water

1 Pelican

2 Kingfisher

Endeavour BBoneo Primary School The Fragility of Aquatic Environments, Drains Can Kill!!

1 Kingfisher

2 Pelican

Laureate ACarranballac CollegeIf we build it they will come

1 Water Rat

2 Swan

Laureate BCorinella Public School Odyssey of the water bird

1 Swan

2 Water Rat

Limelight AHastings Primary School A Frogs Tale

1 Flat worm

2 Murray Cod

Limelight BLansdowne Crescent Primary School Becoming Asia and Environmentally Literate – Land to Sea – Unity in diversity

1 Murray Cod

2 Flat worm

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Room School & Presentation Session Audience Group

Accolade AMentone Park Primary School Do the bug dance and remember don’t step on that bug!

3 Yabby

4 Dragonfly

Accolade BMontmorency South Primary School Project NP

3 Dragonfly

4 Yabby

Limelight AMovelle Primary SchoolWildlife in the Maribyrnong River

3 Frog

4 Tortoise

Endeavour BPort Vincent Primary SchoolKing George Just Surviving

3 Tortoise

4 Frog

Endeavour ASeacliff Primary SchoolCatchments and Culture

3 Pelican

4 Kingfisher

Limelight BBlackburn Primary SchoolBin it to win it!

3 Kingfisher

4 Pelican

Laureate ASilkwood SchoolGwongubunga ~ Little River…

3 Water Rat

4 Swan

Laureate BSpotswood Primary SchoolSuburban Wonderland

3 Swan

4 Water Rat

Crest AWeld Square Primary SchoolSwan River Rescue: Bringing back the Swans

3 Flat worm

4 Murray Cod

Crest BWilliamstown Primary SchoolTalkin’ About Our Waterways

3 Murray Cod

4 Flat worm

Day 2

Monday

15 October

Group 1

Delegates

Sessions 1 & 2

Group 1 Delegates Sessions 3 & 4Day 2Monday 15 October

“Stepping back and letting the kids take over has been fantastic because you can really see what they’re capable of doing. The kids have a way of explaining complex environmental problems in a simple way and inspiring each other to make a difference.”Louise Erbacher – Teacher, Our Lady of the Rosary, Kenmore, QLD

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Join thousands of students

and teachers to help save our spectacular

environment

Workshop Room School & Presentation Session Audience Group

Accolade AAitken CollegeGreen music and the beasts

1 Yabby

2 Dragonfly

Accolade BAlbert Park CollegeVerticle Schools – Education in the clouds

1 Dragonfly

2 Yabby

Crest ABallarat Christian College The Creek

1 Frog

2 Tortoise

Crest BBrighton Secondary SchoolWater Warriors: from Catchment to Coast: protecting our water

1 Tortoise

2 Frog

Endeavour AChristies Beach High SchoolGroundwater – Treasure Down-Under

1 Pelican

2 Kingfisher

Endeavour BClonard CollegeTales of Tommy Turtle: Marine Debris Study

1 Kingfisher

2 Pelican

Laureate ACornish CollegeMigration and a reliance on waterways

1 Water Rat

2 Swan

Laureate B Newton Moore Senior High School1 Swan

2 Water Rat

Limelight ADandenong High SchoolRestaurant L’eau Sale’ (French for dirty water)

1 Flat worm

2 Murray Cod

Limelight BGordonvale State School/Gordonvale State High School /Aloomba State School Far North Fights Ferals

1 Murray Cod

2 Flat worm

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Room School & Presentation Session Audience Group

Accolade AKilbreda CollegeA little bit of litter goes a long, long way

3 Yabby

4 Dragonfly

Accolade BThuringowa State High SchoolManaging the Farms Together

3 Dragonfly

4 Yabby

Crest BManor Lakes P-12 CollegeCreating Communities

3 Frog

4 Tortoise

Crest AMcClelland CollegeRockpool rescue

3 Tortoise

4 Frog

Endeavour AMerici College Dress to Impress

3 Pelican

4 Kingfisher

Endeavour BPedare Christian CollegeEco-Force Survival Camp

3 Kingfisher

4 Pelican

Limelight BMill Park Secondary CollegeWater, Water everywhere and not a drop to drink

3 Water Rat

4 Swan

Limelight ASt Albans Secondary CollegeMeandering along the Maribyrnong

3 Swan

4 Water Rat

Laureate ASt Monica’s Secondary College River Ramble

3 Flat worm

4 Murray Cod

Laureate BLoyola College Organic Cooking

3 Murray Cod

4 Flat worm

Day 3

Tuesday

16 October

Group 2

Delegates

Sessions 1 & 2

Day 3Tuesday 16 October

Group 2 Delegates Sessions 3 & 4

“The program has encouraged many students involved to take an active role in their learning and to work together to ensure information learned is transferred to other students.”Katie Gregory – Teacher, Kormilda College, NT

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How to be a Waterways Warrior

Raingardens take many forms. Essentially they act as a filter to help prevent nasty pollutants in stormwater from reaching our rivers and creeks. Chances are you may have one at home already!

Here’s what to look out for:

A downpipe diversionA properly diverted roof downpipe or rainwater tank diverts water allowing some of it to soak into the garden and surrounding soil.

Planter box raingardenThis type of raingarden is positioned above the ground to collect stormwater from a diverted roof downpipe, allowing stormwater to filter through the raingarden before connecting to the stormwater system.

Inground raingardenThis type of raingarden is positioned in the ground to collect stormwater from hard surfaces or a diverted roof downpipe, allowing stormwater to filter through the raingarden before connecting to the stormwater system.

Infiltration raingardenThis type of raingarden is positioned in the ground to collect stormwater from hard surfaces or a diverted roof downpipe, allowing stormwater to filter through the raingarden and penetrate into the surrounding soil.

SwaleA slight depression in the landscape which can be either grassed or planted with other vegetation.

Porous pavingA permeable material, often brick like, that allows water to penetrate through into the surrounding soil.

There’s heaps more information on Raingardens at www.melbournewater.com.au/raingardens

When it rains, any rubbish left on our roads, nature strips or in gutters is washed into stormwater drains. These drains, even many kilometres away, carry it to the creeks and rivers before it ends up on our beaches and bays. If we want our rivers, creeks and oceans to be clean, we need to take an active interest in what goes down the drain.

Here are some tips you can do to help keep our waterways healthy:

1. Bin it tightlyMake sure litter cannot blow or fall out of bins or recycling containers. That way it won’t get into the drains and end up in our rivers, creeks and out into our ocean.

2. Start a compost heapHelp keep street gutters and drain entrances clear of leaves by starting a compost heap in your backyard or use leaves as garden mulch. Debris can block drains and cause local flooding and rotting leaves can cause too much nutrient in our rivers and creeks.

3. Pick up the dog pooPut your doggy’s poo in a plastic bag because they can wash into stormwater drains, and then onto rivers and creeks, and pollute the water.

4. Wash paint brushes thoughtfullyFor water-based paints, squeeze excess paint from the brushes onto scrap material and rinse into the garden. For oil-based paints, use a recommended paint solvent to rinse or soak brushes and dispose of correctly.

5. Fix car leaksOne litre of motor oil can contaminate one million litres of water. It is important that your parents keep the family vehicle well-maintained to stop oil running into the local waterway, affecting the home our native plants and animals.

6. Be aware of where you’re using fertiliser and pesticidesAvoid applying fertiliser and pesticides in areas where they could wash into the stormwater drains, especially when storms are predicted.

Waterways warriors – can you spot a raingarden at home or in your street?

Also, if you spot one at home, ask mum or dad to

register it online before October 31 for the chance to win one

of 5 Bunnings Vouchers!

Waterways Warriors

Help us find which frog species live where across the Melbourne Region.

You will need:

1. A digital recording device: mobile phone, iPod or mp3 player capable of recording

2. A Frog Census datasheet from our website, frogs melbournewater.com.au

We need your data to help fill in the gaps in our frog distribution data. It will also be added to the Wildlife of Living Australia database and help Melbourne Water make decisions on what work we should do around our rivers.

Grab a few friends or family members, find a gap in our map (on our website) and help fill in the missing pieces of our frog puzzle.

Email your frog recording and data sheet to frogs@melbournewater.com.au

We take your recording and give it to our ecologists to identify which frogs are calling. Once the data is verified it is added to our database and you can check it out on the map on our website.

Just like that, you’ve become a valuable member of our Healthy Waterways Frog Census Program and helped to fill in the missing pieces of our frog puzzle.

frogs.melbournewater.com.au

We Need YOU! Can you help finish our frog puzzle?

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