Regional ResourceSmart Schools of Victoria

14/08/2026

Whether you keep cockatiels, budgies, or other pet birds, good biosecurity is one of the best ways to protect them from H5 bird flu.

While there are currently no detections in Victoria, there are simple actions you can take to keep your birds free from disease.

Here's what to keep in mind.
✅ Keep feed and water away from wild birds
✅ Prevent contact between your birds and wild birds or their droppings
✅ Keep aviaries, cages and outdoor enclosures clean and secure
✅ Wear clean footwear and wash your hands before and after handling birds

If you notice something unusual, talk to your local vet or call the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888.

Read more 🔗 go.vic.gov.au/3lDk3aQ

02/06/2026

A great example of a ResourceSmart School in action saving precious water supplies and money 💙

A hidden leak can waste thousands of litres of water and cost schools hundreds of dollars every week!

That's why we're inviting schools to join the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP).

It’s free for schools to join, and participants save an average of $1,500 on water bills a year.

Earlier this year, Lowanna College detected a major leak through the program. If it had gone unnoticed, it could have wasted more than 21,600 litres of water every day and cost the school up to $611 a week.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/2CTc50Z605M

📸: Lowanna College business manager Angela Skinner and sustainability coordinator Judy Stewart with our managing director Sarah Cu***ng.

02/06/2026

Fabulous art and science project Taradale Primary School

❄️ Ice sculptures at the school gate! Parent David and students from Taradale Primary School took advantage of a literally freezing morning to create these ephemeral frozen works of art. Flowers and leaves were laid in bin lids and pans. Wet string was laid through the centre of each dish before slowly filling them with water. They were left overnight, then hung near the gate the next morning – causing a LOT of excitement for students and parents as they arrived at school!

🧊 Happy first day of Winter, kitchen gardeners! Here’s to crisp air, muddy boots and hearty soups.

02/06/2026

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27/05/2026

25/05/2026

Wonderful way to share your soil knowledge with the wider community Chewton Primary School 🌱💚

25/05/2026

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23/05/2026

Some great options for Victorian schools! Our regionally-based ResourceSmart Schools facilitators support schools to incorporate great opportunities, like this one, that can contribute to school wide sustainability programs and completing RSS modules (in this case biodiversity, water or waste).🌱💚

Sometimes all we need is a little direction in the garden. That's where Victorian Schools Garden Program free incursions come in!

Choose from 6 different topics:

🌱 3 Ways to Start a Garden
🌱 Compost
🌱 From Kitchen to Garden
🌱 Garden Rejuvenation
🌱 Gardening for Insects
🌱 Worm in Schools.

Apply now for the opportunity to enjoy hands-on learning in the garden at your school!

Find out more: https://www.vsgp.org.au/incursions/

Image description: Students overlooking a garden bed. Text: Victorian Schools Garden Program. Free primary school incursions. Apply now. Victorian Schools Garden Program logo.

20/05/2026

🌿 What an inspiring morning in Gippsland!

Teachers from across the region came together at the beautiful Narracan Primary School for our latest ResourceSmart Schools Teachers' Network Meeting — and what a morning it was!
Educators heard from passionate speakers representing Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network, Latrobe City Council, and Parks Victoria, learning about the incredible sustainability opportunities and support available to schools right on their doorstep. 💚
Teachers connected, collaborated, and left buzzing with ideas about how they can harness these local partnerships to help their school communities make a real positive difference in the world. 🌱

A huge thank you to our wonderful speakers, everyone who attended and brought their passion for sustainability education, and to Narracan Primary School for the warm welcome and gorgeous surrounds.
Together, ResourceSmart Schools are building a greener, more sustainable future — one classroom at a time. 🌿

Interested in joining the ResourceSmart Schools program? Email [email protected]

20/05/2026

Caring for the environment can start in the classroom and grow from there! 📚🌿

It’s Education Week – a great time to check out free resources helping Victorian students learn how to protect nature and wildlife.

Our school lesson plans are aligned with the Victorian curriculum, and support learning across primary and secondary levels.

They include engaging videos, printable resources, outdoor activities, and play-based learning, to support a range of teaching methods.

Take a look at the resources supporting environmental learning across Victoria 👉 https://bit.ly/3TXLPx3