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We value the opportunity to work with schools on environmental programmes. We have developed a number of programmes which are curriculum linked where possible. We are available to come and work with schools on planning and implementing programmes in the Marlborough region. We have good resources available and experience working with both primary and secondary schools. Green Talk Schools NewsletterEach term we send out a Green Talk Schools Newsletter (1.6Mb) to schools in our region. This newsletter has information, ideas and resources plus updates on our programmes for teachers in our region. See previous Green Talk Schools Newsletters Current programmes available include: Enviroschools - A programme that is a journey towards creating a more sustainable school that looks at four key areas including place, programmes, practices and people. It works on five themes, Zero Waste, Healthy Water, Precious Energy, Living Landscapes and Ecological Buildings and uses the first topic 'Me and my environment' as a platform on which to build the other theme areas based on the action learning cycle which is similar to the enquiry learning approach. This programme is supported by a facilitator to help your school on the journey and some great resources. See our Enviroschools pamphlet (1.9 Mb) for further details . Also check out the EnviroSchools national website http://www.enviroschools.org.nz/. We are encouraging Marlborough schools to jointhe EnviroSchools programme as a framework to deliver education for sustainability and environmental education more effectively. EnviroSchools Awards - this is the last year that the Marlborough District Council will run the EnviroSchools Awards as an annual programme. The Marlborough Regional EnviroSchools awards will close on 30 September this year (2009) and need to be addressed to The Education Officer, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 by this date. From 2010 the EnviroSchools awards will be part of the school programme and EnviroSchools can choose when they wish to take part in this award. If you think you might be interested in entering the Marlborough EnviroSchools Awards contact Annie McDonald. Organic waste - Almost a third of our refuse bags are organic waste. Schools also have lots of organic waste from lunches. There are two ways we can help you reduce this. We can supply a worm farm and activity kit or an EM Bokashi system and the Bokashi refill bags free of charge. There are some conditions schools must meet before we install either of these systems. Download A Guide to Worm Composting or A Guide to EM Bokashi (681 kb).
Waste minimisation - In Marlborough we produce enough waste each year to fill one rugby field 15 storeys high! We can also come in and talk to schools about waste and recycling and arrange visits to the transfer station, compost operation and Resource Recovery Centre.
For more information on any of our education programmes please contact Annie McDonald, Education Officer annie.mcdonald@marlborough.govt.nz.
Wai Korero (Water Awareness and Information kit). This waterways awareness programme is available free of charge to all primary schools throughout Marlborough. The kit integrates the water cycle, water conservation and ecology into the school's core curriculum areas including: Science, Maths, English, Te Reo Technology and the Arts. The programme is divided into three main components, pre-field trip activities, field trip activities and follow-up activities. The field trip activities are run by our programme co-ordinator who also supplies all of the resources required for a great day out in the field learning about one of our most precious resources. If you would like more information about this programme please contact Ali Kay or Pete Hamill at the Marlborough District Council on 03 520 7400 or by emailing ali.kay@marlborough.govt.nz or pete.hamill@marlborough.govt.nz.
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You are part of a growing community of schools in New Zealand and internationally who want to make a difference to our environment. What's the Enviroschools Awards about?
The Enviroschools Awards are available to all EnviroSchools. What's the purpose?To encourage schools towards becoming a sustainable community incorporating best environmental practices that will carry over into home/everyday life such as; reducing waste, conserving energy, improving air and water quality, protecting and enhancing our biodiversity (plants, animals, ecosystems) or reducing our car trips. What EnviroSchools offers your school
The AwardsThere are three awards: Bronze
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Council can link you to a number of programmes including:
Links to programmes like the following:
We have a booklet that might be helpful for your business:
For further information, please contact:
Marlborough District Council's Customer Service Officers Phone +64 3 520 7400 or Annie McDonald, Education Officer, email: annie.mcdonald@marlborough.govt.nz or Willi Borst Solid Waste Manager, email: willi.borst@marlborough.govt.nz
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The Sustainable Living programme encourages us to become more sustainable around our homes and gardens. Seminars are run on a regular basis. These one and a half hour sessions are informative, interesting and have practical suggestions to take home and adopt on topics like waste, shopping, gardening, energy, water, building and renovating. For further information please contact Education Officer, Annie McDonald, Ph. 03 520 7400 or email: 
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