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Southern Gulf Catchments Ltd is a not - for - profit community organisation working through partnerships to implement strategic planning and investment activities that care for our region’s natural and cultural assets.
Sustainable Schools Program
Southern Gulf Catchments Sustainable Schools Program is proudly supported by Xstrata Community Program North Queensland.
The Program aims to support North-west Queensland Schools and the implementation of environmental themed activities. A full time Community Environmental Project officer provides support to teachers in the development and running of interactive curriculum based environmental awareness activities.
Through the Southern Gulf Catchments Sustainable Schools program Southern Gulf Catchments Ltd. also provides funding through a small grants program. Providing an opportunity for Schools in the Southern Gulf Catchments region to apply for funding to conduct projects with environmental, cultural or historic them that increases the engagement and participation of students, teachers and community members.
Grants would ideally be up to $1,000 (GST exclusive), however grants up to $2,000 (GST exclusice) will be considered where projects engage the entire school and are a part of a School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
Funding opportunities and assistance
Guidelines 2012 pdf
Application Form 2012 pdf
We can also provide assistance in seeking other funding oportunities and information on other funding sources.
School environmental management plan (SEMP) development
A School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) is a plan developed by an individual school that includes a action plan for the school covering five focus areas: curriculum, teaching and learning, resource management, school grounds, whole-school planning and school community participation.
The Community Environmental Project Officer at Southern Gulf Catchments is quite happy to assist a school with the development and implementation of their SEMP.
Under the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative Queensland Department of Education and Training and the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts developed an online SEMP builder for schools to register and develop a SEMP.
Queensland Sustainable Schools website link : www.sustainableschools.qld.edu.au
PHOTO OF THE WEEK !!!!
Photo of the week allows students involved in the Sustainable Schools Program and opportunity to shine.
Gregory Education Facility students getting ready to plant their veggies!
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Proudly Supported by: Xstrata Community Program North-Queensland.