Council runs a range of environmental and sustainability events and programs for schools located within the Woollahra area, as outlined below.

A summary of the 2012 environmental dates and programs for schools can be found in the 2012 Environmental Calendar for Schools (PDF).

Community Environmental Grants

All local schools (from early childhood through to high schools) and community groups are encouraged to apply for Woollahra Council's Community Environmental Grants to support projects aimed at protecting or enhancing our environment.

Environmental Schools Sculpture Prize

The Environmental Schools Sculpture Prize is an annual sculpture competition open to all primary and secondary schools within the Woollahra area. Sculptures must reflect an annual environmental theme and will be exhibited as part of Council's renowned Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network (ESSSN)

The Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network is a support network set up for all schools in the Woollahra and Waverley areas. Interested teachers, parents and others meet once per term to discuss sustainability in schools, find out what other schools are doing and learn about the resources and programs that are there to help.

Early Childhood Sustainability Program - Climbing the Little Green Steps

Little Green Steps, developed by Wyong and Gosford Councils in 2004, took a practical approach to environmental education for the under fives. It was an environmental education program developed for the early childhood field that encouraged a holistic approach to promoting sustainability.

Start your own Sustainability Street

Sustainability Street puts the idea of thinking global while acting local into practice in your own backyard, frontyard, school, local neighbourhood or local community.

Sustainability for schools

Creating an environmentally friendly school is fun, challenging and a good learning tool. Learning about the environment is part of your Schools Environmental Management Plan and can easily be part of your curriculum.Learn ways to make your school more sustainable.

Schools Sustainability grants and rebates

There are a number of government grants and rebates available to schools. Take advantage of some of them to help your school achieve its environmental outcomes.