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.
Climate Action Goals
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.
Climate Action Plan and Committee
The Climate Action Committee is made up of a group of passionate volunteers with representation from District Senior Leadership and GVTA. 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.
Contact the Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee can be contacted by emailing community@sd61.bc.ca.