Register for the Reef Guardian Schools Eco-Challenge today!
Once registered, you’ll get curriculum aligned resources to scaffold students towards completing a gamification pro environmental task.
Challenge ends 8th November 2024.
To Register for this exciting challenge: https://forms.office.com/r/ZXfVqLwu5q
Minister for the Environment and Water Plibersek says “We’re helping to shape and inspire the leaders of tomorrow and to do that, there’s no classroom on earth like the Great Barrier Reef! But not everyone can get there. That’s why the Reef Guardian School team at the Reef Authority are bringing the Reef to the world”.
The Minister joined in on a Virtual Learning Experience with Shalom College Bundaberg, where the students learnt about the incredible biodiversity, food webs, food chains, the remarkable reef creatures and their features.
Virtual Learning Experiences allow students to get up close with the wonders of the Reef, no matter where in the world they may be. Join us for a VLE today (Virtual Learning Experiences | gbrmpa) or email us reefguardians@gbrmpa.gov.au
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Tangaroa Blue Foundation, ReefClean, and Clean Up Australia are teaming up for the Great Barrier Reef Clean-up 2024!
Starting on World Clean Up Day, September 20th, and running until October 31st, this six-week event aims to increase volunteer efforts and clean more beaches than ever before. This would be an amazing annual action to record on the RGS Portal and be in a chance to win a RGS Sun shirt.
We invite you to register a site and host a clean-up event. Register your interest here or visit the website https://tangaroablue.org/get-involved/2024-great-barrier-reef-clean-up/ for more information, resources and equipment to help you take ownership of your coastline and make a difference.
A huge congratulations to Reef Guardian School- Belgian Garden State School
Check out the CNN story that features the wonderful initiatives in reef education that Mr. Brett Murphy achieves each year with the students.
Be an active Reef Guardian School like Mr. Murphy. Submit your 2024 action plan to the Reef Guardian Schools Portal (www.reefed.edu.au) by December 31, 2024, for a chance to win a special Reef Guardian shirt like this champion teacher!
There are 10 shirts up for grabs, so don’t miss out! Get your action plans in today. Let’s make a difference together! 👕
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https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/20/world/video/clownfish-coral-guardian…
In the heart of our nation’s capital and far from the Reef, our Chief Scientist Dr Roger Beeden and Assistant Director of Reef Education ran into Reef Guardian School alumni Kaiden during the Government Science Group Expo at Parliament House.
The expo attracted over 1,500 attendees to explore STEM career pathways. The Reef Authority was one of many agencies present during a showcase of where their journeys could take them.
“The expo revealed the same boundless curiosity that first ignited my passion for science. It showed me that the paths we walk in science are as diverse as the questions we seek to answer, each one leading to uncharted territories. The opportunities on display were not just career options, but doorways to new realms of possibility, reminding me that the spark of curiosity, when pursued with determination, can illuminate a path to destinations beyond our imagination." Says Kaiden
Having graduated from Townsville State High School, a Reef Guardian School, he is continuing to pursue his interest in science, studying a Bachelor of Philosophy at the Australian National University, with a focus is on neuroscience. The expo brought up great memories of his own journey through science and the incredible role that his teachers had in fostering STEM change makers.
“My time at a Reef Guardian School taught me that it wasn’t just about learning the curriculum; it was about understanding the role we, as future scientists and citizens, could play in protecting our planet.” Says Kaiden
The Reef Guardian School Program lays the foundations for students foster a sense of enquiry through curriculum-based resources and programs, using the Great Barrier Reef as a case study. It provides teaching and learning opportunities that create awareness, understanding and appreciation for the Great Barrier Reef and the threats to its sustainable future.
Since it started, the Program has had more than 350,000 students participate with schools all over the world getting involved. These students are our future stewards for the Reef and for ecosystems worldwide.