Sustainability education has been a feature of Education Queensland schools for more than 30 years. In many schools it has been creatively incorporated into the curriculum in each phase of learning, and is also reflected in the school's facilities and actions of its teachers.
"There can be few more pressing and critical goals for the future of humankind than to ensure steady improvement in the quality of life for this and future generations, in a way that respects our common heritage - the planet we live on." (UNESCO)
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35k Queensland schools have a new roadmap to help them on their journey towards an environmentally sustainable future. A statement on sustainability for all Queensland schools - 'enough for all forever' - will serve as a guide post for schools to meet their environmental obligations. This one-page document brings together a set of values, principles and approaches to support environmentally sustainable practices in schools.Solar and Energy Efficiency in State Schools - Curriculum Gateway. This is a collection of curriculum resources to support the Solar and Energy Efficiency in Queensland State Schools project. These materials aim at assisting teachers and schools to design curriculum programs which involve students in knowing about and understanding solar energy use and in developing and implementing the School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).
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