A checkmark indicates that your school has inputted all the questions for the January 31st deadline.
EcoReview deadline fast approaching - January 31 Happy New Year to everyone! At this time each year, the first milestone in the certification process comes around.
The EcoReview is a great student engagement tool for all ages. Assess your school’s energy and waste practices by completing and inputting your initial EcoReviews before January 31 at: certapp.ontarioecoschools.org.
EcoReviews are in Energy Conservation (Q2.1-2.9) and Waste Minimization (Q3.1-3.10). Schools can track their progress in their EcoReview Tracker which can be found in the top left corner of your application.
When you see a checkmark in your tracker, you have met the requirements for the Jan. 31 deadline and can continue implementing and inputting the rest of your application before April 30 (the final deadline).
Birds no longer sing the blues at Meadowview
Grade 4 students at Meadowview elementary school in Addison have been learning about habitat enhancement and how to turn this knowledge into action.
A local stewardship council presented to students on native species at risk with a focus on wildlife habitat conservation. Upon hearing about declining bluebird population in their area, students decided to build nest boxes for their school grounds and at home. MORE
Please note: bird box programs are not eligible for points in School Ground Greening. This initiative can be awarded points in the Curriculum section of the EcoSchools program. Please see criteria for details.
Boards have EcoTeams too - see what they do!
School boards have EcoTeams just like schools do. Here's what the board-level Ecoteams have been up to in 2011-12:
Toronto District has created a blog on ecological literacy: its basic principles, the range of interpretations, and in time, the posting of exemplary lessons and plans from teachers. Check it out here.
Ottawa Carleton has installed 177 water bottle filling stations within their schools and has implemented compost pick-up in most schools in partnership with the City of Ottawa.
Halton Catholic has implemented the green cart (compost pick-up) in 150 of their schools in partnership with the Region of Halton.
Durham District and Durham Catholic have teamed up to produce DIFF, the Durham International Film Festival for an upcoming secondary school youth summit. The theme is “Making a Difference”.
Halton District has created best practices for blue box and green cart practices that are now included in custodial training.
St. Patrick's indoor plant project
St. Patrick’s EcoTeam in HPCDSB decided to create a greener indoor environment by providing each classroom with large indoor plants. Students did research on how caring for indoor plants would help the air quality and health of their school.
They then communicated and discussed these benefits with the larger school community via announcements and classroom visits. Staff discussed the project at staff meetings and parents were informed at an Open House parent night. more
Please note: points for this project can be claimed in Environmental Stewardship. School Ground Greening points are awarded for outdoor projects only. Please consult criteria for details.
Le coin FrancÉcophone: Une nouvelle ressource pour créer des liens L’équipe d’ÉcoÉcoles vous annonce le lancement de notre toute nouvelle ressource pour l’élémentaire et l’intermédiaire. Créons des liens offre une gamme d’activités de classe facilitant l’apprentissage dans, concernant et pour l’environnement.
Que vous cherchiez à fabriquer des mangeoires en matériaux recyclés, à définir ce qu’est l’énergie grise ou à mener une randonnée d’interprétation, il y a de quoi piquer la curiosité et stimuler l’intérêt de vos élèves. Téléchargez le document en entier ou selon les activités en format PDF ici.
L’année 2012 s’annonce être une année fort intéressante; le programme ÉcoÉcoles est en effervescence avec un nombre record d’écoles de langue française inscrites au programme de certification. N’oubliez pas qu’afin d’être admissible au programme, les résultats de vos ÉcoExamens initiaux doivent être entrés avant la date limite du 31 janvier.
Les activités que vous propose Créons des liens pourront certes inspirer vos plans de leçons favorisant une conscientisation environnementale dans la section des ressources pédagogiques. Sur ce, nous vous souhaitons une année des plus inspirante… et des plus écologique!
Clean Air Champions: provides curriculum-connected activities, ongoing staff support and a presentation from one of over 200 National, Olympic or Paralympic athletes that will motivate students to take action for the environment and their health
Making Connections: Elementary learning activities in, about, and for the environment – a suite of indoor and outdoor activities for Grade 1-8. Discover your school yard as a rich learning environment.
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.
