Waste Reduction Week: April 20-24
The Greater Victoria School District’s Climate Action Working Group is encouraging students and staff to reduce waste during Waste Reduction Week April 20-24 as part of the District’s ongoing commitment to climate action initiatives. Staff are welcome to take part by:
- Completing the Elementary/Middle and Secondary activity menus to help educators incorporate waste reduction topics into classroom activities (elementary/middle) and to champion student-led initiatives (secondary),
- Incorporating waste reduction education into Earth Day (April 22) assemblies, and
- Completing this online form and be entered in to WIN a Climate Action themed prize pack for students and staff to enjoy.
School Resources to Support Climate Action Initiatives
Seed libraries are sharing resources for your school to promote seed-saving, enhance local biodiversity, and educate students and families about food production.
Ready Step RollPartner with the Capital Regional District to encourage the school community to walk, bike, roll, take the bus, or carpool to/from school.
Families donate new or lightly used children’s clothing so other families can find items that their child could use.
Sweater DayStudents and staff wear sweaters to school as the heat gets turned down a little bit for one day, showcasing how a small action can have a big impact on our carbon footprint.
Students design stickers for their school’s light switch covers that encourage the school community to turn off the lights when rooms are not in use.
Your Project HereHave an initiative you’d like to see listed here? Send your photos and project description to community@sd61.bc.ca.
School Resources from the CRD
The Capital Regional District supports educators with educational and engaging resources to support climate action such as:
- Games, scavenger hunts, bingo, crafts, word searches, and colouring sheets
- Informational videos, virtual tours, and worksheets
- Field trips and presentations
Climate Action Pillars
Learning, Engagement, Leadership: Support culturally responsive and locally relevant educational practices in the curricular areas of sustainability while incorporating and promoting holistic Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
Lands and Water Stewardship: To approach all decisions which affect water or land, in a culturally responsible manner, with the goal of sustainability.
Waste Reduction: Reduce our overall waste and increase waste diverted from the landfill.
Energy Management: Increase energy efficiency and conservation through projects and engagement.
Sustainable Transportation: Promote low-carbon transportation options for district operations and commuting to and from school and work.
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Climate Action Plan and Working Group
The Climate Action Working Group is made up of a group of passionate volunteers with representation from staff in varying roles across the district. Every five years the Climate Action Committee is responsible for coordinating and updating the Climate Action Plan which guides our work. The Climate Action Plan can be found here.
The Climate Action Committee can be contacted by emailing community@sd61.bc.ca.
