How it Works
Schools must complete each of the milestones in the Water Learn it! Live it! program in the Bronze, Silver or Gold category.
| Criteria |
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment |
Commitment letter from principal or school council |
Commitment letter from principal or school council | Commitment letter from principal or school council |
| Curriculum Focus |
Enrich or create units of work that integrate water education/conservation as a topic in one year level |
Enrich or create units of work that integrate water education/conservation as a topic in more than one year level | Enrich or create units of work that integrate water education/conservation as a topic in every year level |
| Communicate Learnings |
Communicate learnings to the school community through the school newsletter or website |
Students communicate learnings from one year level to another |
Students communicate learnings from one school to another |
| National Water Week or World Water Day |
Participate in National Water Week or World Water Day (at least one year level) |
Participate in National Water Week or World Water Day (Whole school focus) |
Students and/or teachers organise and host a National Water Week or World Water Day event |
| Professional Development Sessions |
Minimum of one teacher attends one Water - Learn it! Live it! professional development session each year |
Minimum of one teacher presents at one Water - Learn it! Live it! professional development session each year |
School hosts a professional development session for teachers from other schools each year |
| Consumption |
Knowledge of the Schools Water Efficiency Program |
Monitor water consumption and begin to make changes |
Submit a Water Management Action Plan with your local water retailer |