Sustainable Schools

Sustainable Schools NSW is an initiative of Environmental Education NSW, championing school sustainability as a priority across all school sectors in NSW.  Explore our content designed to help teachers, school communities and education providers to develop an informed, coordinated approach to school sustainability. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to get started, tools to build student leadership, a framework for a whole school approach, classroom teaching resources, or practical ideas to green your school grounds, start exploring with us.

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Context

Find out about our Sustainable Schools NSW initiative and the broader education sector landscape schools are navigating as they work towards sustainability.

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Inspiring stories

Discover how schools across NSW are leading the way in sustainability with inspiring stories of action, innovation and impact.

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Whole School Approach

Our Culture, Curriculum and Campus framework gives schools a practical structure to work towards lasting change across the whole school community.​

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Teaching Resources

Discover how schools across NSW are leading the way in sustainability with inspiring stories of action, innovation, and impact.

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Student Leadership

Explore ideas for your school environment club or green team, planning templates and inspiring project ideas.

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Campus

Practical resources to help school communities take action to enhance school grounds.