2009 Bookings

09/12/08 14:35 Filed in: Field of Mars | Programs

Booking for 2009 are now open for both Primary and High schools.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Programs range in cost from $3.50 to $8

Welcome to our new website

09/12/08 13:32 Filed in: Field of Mars

Welcome to the new Field of Mars EEC website. We are still doing testing and tuning so if you find any issues please let us know.

Steve

Sustainability Cafe

08/12/08 19:38 Filed in: Sustainability

We have been using the Sustainability Cafe activity at the end of each of our workshops to help generate and record discussion on sustainable behaviours, practices and actions that are or could be occurring in schools. We think the activity is a great way to get staff to discuss sustainability in an informal way. The activity was adapted from the Global Cafe activity from the Primary Connections workshops.

Download the instructions here.

Download the supporting posters here.

The Who Wants to Be a Millionaire powerpoint

08/12/08 19:38 Filed in: Workshops | Sustainability

The Who Wants to Be a Millionaire powerpoint was originally developed by the Quality Teaching team in DET. We have modified the first 10 questions to relate to environmental education and sustainability. These questions could be expanded and are a great discussion starter for looking at issues relating to sustainability.

Download the powerpoint here.

Cooling Without Climate Consequences

08/12/08 19:37 Filed in: Sustainability

Wakehurst PS recently used its investing in schools grant to help cool the school. Rather than investing the money into climate warming technology they invested the money into more sustainable practices. This included insulating all the classrooms, which is one of the most effective ways of cooling and heating any space.

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Awnings were installed on classrooms that received the worst of the afternoon sun. All windows were repaired to allow opening.

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A gap was left between the new awnings and existing structures to allow heat to escape.

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The hall was modified to allow doors to open outwards.

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Louvre windows were installed with fans to draw cool air into the hall.

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The hall Colah was insulated to reduce heat.

Staff were also instructed in the best way to cool classrooms using blinds and windows. The attached document provides some additional hints about how to stay cool (or warm) at school.