How does your school or teachers connect students to the reef to promote CARE?
Have displays and nature positive messaging in the classroom/ school
Teach conservation and respect for the environment, the world's oceans and its interconnected ecosystems (i.e. coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass beds)
Make connections with First Nation Peoples and their connection to land and sea
Students make connections with their country's or local indigenous/native culture and history about the reef
Which Reef Guardian School Program curriculum resources were used to help students LEARN?
Reef Guardian Reef Beat Education Series
Eco challenge
Which LEARN topics were covered this year?
Climate change
Water quality
Coastal development and ecosystem restoration
Target animals (e.g. turtles)
Conservation
Indigenous culture and histories
ACT Marine Debris
Litter reduction in school (i.e. clean up proactive program)
Drain stencilling (e.g. positive nature messaging)
ACT Reducing waste and recycling
Plastic straw removal or drinks with plastic straws
Recycling program (i.e. start a recycling program at your school)
ACT Gardens and habitat restoration
Take photos of the school's nature and learn about its importance
ACT Engage in a community/school challenge
Celebrate Environmental days (i.e. World Ocean Day, Plastic Free July, Walk to School days, National Recycle Week etc).
How did you SHARE your achievements, messaging or achievements?
Family/community participation in ‘school led’ environmental activity/project
Publicise within the school community (e.g. assembly, newsletters, social media)
How did your school Care, Learn, Act and Share to promote the next generation of reef STEWARDs?
Learn and protect cultural heritage values of Great Barrier Reef Sea country or your local culturally significant reef
Significantly enhance a local water way with tree planting and ongoing monitoring
Complete at least one action from Care, Learn, Act and Share