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The future of our environment is in safe hands if the Green & Healthy Schools program is anything to go by.
Thousands of students and their teachers from about 550 schools (nearly one third of Queensland schools) participate in this leading-edge, curriculum-based program which promotes health, safety and the environment through Queensland classrooms.
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Register in the Green & Healthy Schools program in 2008 for your chance to win an Elite Panaboard Interactive Whiteboard and data projector.
Interactive whiteboards are an exciting digital technology that can make lessons more dynamic and engaging for educators and students at all stages of learning.
An interactive whiteboard, connected to a computer and a projector, becomes an extension of a computer desktop. Teachers and students can interact with information on the board in real time, enabling teachers and students to write or draw onto the screen displayed on the board.
For your chance to win this fantastic prize, return your registration form before Friday 14th March 2008.
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| 2008: The Year of Physical Activity for Queensland Schools | |
Physical activity is an important part of a healthy life. It helps us to think better, feel good and have fun. This year we will be recognising a school with the Let’s get Physical Award for the ‘smartest movers’ in Queensland. Our judges will be looking at how you incorporate physical activity into the Outstanding Achievement Award categories – we are looking for your most innovative and inventive ideas!
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The Green & Healthy Schools is open to all Queensland schools. Whilst the program encourages new activities, it recognises that many schools are already undertaking activities that are directly relevant to the goals of the Green & Healthy Schools program. The program rewards activities that tackle issues such as environmental protection, litter prevention, resource management, waterwise initiatives, youth initiatives, health, nutrition and fitness, and community partnerships and action.
The program gives students, teachers, parents and friends the chance to take part in a range of initiatives that develop the educational, personal and social benefits that come from caring for self, the community and the environment.
Green & Healthy Schools operates throughout the school year and features a competition that culminates in Regional Awards and the State Awards at Parliament House in October.
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Registrations are now being called and we invite you to register for the program. Please note if you were registered last year, your registration will be rolled over to the 2008 program. We do however ask ALL schools to complete the registration form to ensure we have your current contact details.
Registration is free and open to all Queensland schools.
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 | A monthly email newsletter with heaps of tips and ideas on being sustainable | |
Net-working opportunities with likeminded teachers and schools | |
Monthly competitions with prizes to be won - details can be found in the monthly newsletters | |
A formal assessment of your school's green & healthy initiatives over the past 12 months | |
A report containing valuable feedback and suggestions on your school if you choose to be assessed | |
Recognition of all your hard work! | |
The chance to be rewarded and recognised with 10 Outstanding Achievement Awards up for grabs | |
The chance to attend the Green & Healthy Schools State Awards event at Parliament House, Teachers' Forum and Students of Excellence Excursion |
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| Judge visits are back for 2008! | |
Judging is back for 2008. We think, and you agreed, that the best way to assess schools is to have judges visit and assess your school against a range of criteria.
Judging for 2008 will occur from 14 April – 27 June.
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| Be part of the competition | |
The program also features a competition element to recognise and reward schools for their Green & Healthy endeavours.
To take out the title of Queensland’s Greenest & Healthiest School, a school must be motivated, have a strong sense of community and best exemplify all aspects of the Green & Healthy Schools competition.
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland assessors take into account every school's geographic, environmental, cultural and economic circumstances, and assess how efficiently and effectively the school community uses the resources available to it against a range of criteria, including environmental protection, litter prevention, resource management, youth initiatives, health, nutrition and fitness, and community partnerships and action.
Green & Healthy Schools encourages schools to work at their own pace to achieve outcomes relevant to their school and their school community.
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| 2007 Winners |  |
| 2007 Greenest and Healthiest School | Wonga Beach State School | |
MacAir Airlines School Spirit Award | St Francis Xavier School & Bundaberg Christian College | |
The Wrigley Company Litter Prevention Award | Glenview State School | |
Brisbane Produce Market Health & Nutrition Award |Djarragun College | |
Minister for Education Legends Award| Wondai State School | |
Cartridge World Partnerships Award| Moreton Bay Boys’ College | |
Minister for Natural Resources and Water Waterwise Award| Gatton State School | |
Queensland Fit and Active Award| The Hall State School | |
Remondis Resource Recovery Award | Clifford Park Special School | |
Environmental Protection Award | Mt Gravatt State High School | |
Community Action Award | Burdekin Christian College | |
Terry Palmer Award for Outstanding Accomplishment | Vikki Knight, Mile State High School |
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| New Sponsorhip Announced for the Green & Healthy Schools Program | |
The Allan Phillips World Peace Trust has been announced as the new sponsor for the Green & Healthy Schools Program. The Trust ,established by Mr Allan Phillips, is to further the cause of peace and the environment, and the Trustees have determined that the Regional Outstanding Accomplishment Award for Green & Healthy Schools is an ideal program for the Trust to support.
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