School Waste Education Days
Looking for a high energy, interactive waste prevention program filled with age-appropriate activities for kids in Years 1-6? Look no further than WMRC’s award-winning School Waste Education Days!
How does it work?
The aim is to teach the five G.R.E.A.T. behaviours of Gifting, Recycling, Earthcycling, Avoiding, and Taking, encouraging students to do better than landfill and get waste in the right place. Designed to run the length of a school day, targeting one year group per period, students are divided into small groups and rotated through a suite of activity stations. The incursion is available to primary schools located in our Member Councils.
Who are the GREAT games for?
Originally created for primary school-aged students (Years 1-6), the GREAT Games can be adapted for use with secondary schools and adults. The games can also be hired for community events held within our Member Councils. Find out more on our low-waste equipment hire page.
Do staff and students find it beneficial?
“It was thoroughly enjoyed by all! Everyone, including staff have been regaling the things they have learnt today. Plus, they have been complimenting me on a job well done – it’s you who did all the hard yakka!” -Teacher, Mosman Park Primary School
To make a booking enquiry please complete this form, or call us 08 9384 6711 if you have further questions.
Want more ways to be a waste wise school?
Visit our How to Reduce Waste at School page.
Textile Waste Education Day
This pioneering incursion educates secondary students about circularity in the textile industry, emphasising the value of adopting sustainable practices such as thrifting, swapping and repairing to prolong the lifespan of our clothes. It empowers students to think critically about their clothing and provides them with simple, accessible ways they can contribute to a more sustainable future.
What’s included?
- Flexible support from a WMRC Education Officer
- Easy-to-follow clothing swap guidelines
- Sustainable textile influencer videos
- Curriculum-linked textiles factsheets covering sustainability, human rights, animal welfare and more
- Clothes swap equipment loan (tables, racks and signage)
Who is this incursion for?
The Textile Waste Education Day program is available to schools within our member council areas, and is suited to secondary students in years 7-12. It can be run for a single class, club, or year group.
Please get in touch with us on (08) 9384 6711 or via email at community@wmrc.wa.gov.au to find out more or make a booking enquiry.