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Welcome
Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education program for grades 1-12 that helps students develop ecological literacy while engaged in practices to become environmentally responsible citizens. Developed and run by school boards, Ontario EcoSchools also helps improve school building operations to reduce environmental impacts. |
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February/March 2009 |
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Ontario EcoSchools has designed a new resource for teachers and board representatives to use in their planning of student EcoConferences and workshops!
This free resource is found on our website and includes numerous worksheets, activity suggestions and organizing tips. Teachers can select from three detailed workshop agendas and mix n’ match activities to suit the specific goals of their student gathering.
This is a great toolkit resource to jumpstart any planning for developing student leadership in your school or board. Check it out today! |
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Bottled Water Free Day is an opportunity for students to take action in reclaiming public water. In Canada, there are over 70 municipalities, 6 school boards and 3 campuses that have successfully phased out the provision and sale of bottled water in their sectors. Will your school be next? Take the pledge and find resources on water at bottledwaterfreeday.ca.
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Earth Week is a fantastic time to celebrate your successes as an EcoSchool.
Here are a few resources to help you plan for Earth Week:
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Earth Hour 2010 for most schools is Friday March 26. Ontario EcoSchools has a resource with ideas for Earth Hour here.
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Latest additions:
More funding opportunities are maintained on our website here. |
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IN THE NEWS, wasagasun.ca, Feb 2 2010: St. Noel after EcoSchool designation
IN THE NEWS, wellandtribune.ca, Feb 2 2010: Students want to win the golden garbage can
IN THE NEWS, thebarrieexaminer.com, Jan 31 2010: School getting lesson in natural energy
IN THE NEWS, The Windsor Star, Jan 14 2009: More preparation needed for climate change, says Phillips |
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Send us your stories and we'll send you a reusable EcoSchools bag made from 85% post-consumer recyclable plastic with EcoSchools bookmarks inside! Your story may be featured in a future issue of our newsletter.
how to send a submission |
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Click here for past newsletters.
The information on this website is for information purposes. Please use your professional judgment in ensuring resources/activities meet your students' needs and your school's/board's policies.
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IN THE NEWS, wasagasun.ca, Feb 2 2010: St. Noel after EcoSchool designation
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IN THE NEWS, wellandtribune.ca, Feb 2 2010: Students want to win the golden garbage can
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IN THE NEWS, thebarrieexaminer.com, Jan 31 2010: School getting lesson in natural energy
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IN THE NEWS, The Windsor Star, Jan 14 2010: More preparation needed for climate change, says Phillips
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IN THE NEWS, Kelowna.com, Dec 2009: Artist's eye for saving energy
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IN THE NEWS, Ottawa South EMC, Dec 2009: St. Patrick's High School striving for silver
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IN THE NEWS, Voice, Oct 2009: EcoSchools: Energizing Environmental Education in Ontario
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IN THE NEWS, The Packet & TImes, Nov 2009: Happy trails at Notre Dame
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IN THE NEWS, yorkregion.com, Nov 2009: 3 Richmond Hill, Thornhill schools win environmental awards
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