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

Which Reef Guardian School Program curriculum resources were used to help students LEARN?

Environmental days (World Ocean Day, Plastic Free July, Walk to School days, National Recycle week).

Eco challenge

Which Reef Authority resources were used to help students LEARN?

Tourism

Which LEARN topics were covered this year?

Marine debris

Target animals (e.g. turtles)

Animal features and adaptations

Indigenous culture and histories

The Great Barrier Reef

ACT Marine Debris

Litter reduction in school (i.e. clean up proactive program)

Education on assembly, newsletters and posters (i.e. educate school community with a talk at assembly, newsletters and posters)

ACT Reducing waste and recycling

Worm Farms

Recycling program (i.e. start a recycling program at your school)

Use litter/marine debris to create art- REEFlections RGS unit of work

ACT Reducing energy

Encourage students to turn off electrical equipment when not in use (i.e. lights, fans,)

ACT Gardens and habitat restoration

Upkeep native garden or produce garden

Take photos of the school's nature and learn about its importance

ACT Engage in a community/school challenge

External challenge (i.e. participate in external environmental challenge)

Celebrate Environmental days (i.e. World Ocean Day, Plastic Free July, Walk to School days, National Recycle Week etc).

Who did you SHARE or collaborate with in the community?

Your country's or local indigenous/native groups

How did you SHARE your achievements, messaging or achievements?

Publicise to the broader community (e.g. media, community forums or conferences)

How did you SHARE Reef Guardian School Program membership?

Display RGS Fence sign

How did your school Care, Learn, Act and Share to promote the next generation of reef STEWARDs?

Significantly increase opportunities for students to Connect, Care, Learn, take actions and share achievements.

Be an active Reef Guardian School by completing an annual action plan 2 years in a row