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Plastic Pirates Ahoy!

The entry deadline for Young Re-inventor of the Year is fast approaching so get the kids working on their inventions!

Young people aged 18 years and under from across Western Australia are invited to get creative to cut waste. Entries are accepted from early years learning centres, primary schools, high schools, community groups and individuals. Collect plastic loot and re-invent it into something to be treasured for your chance to share in $3000 in sustainability prizes. Entries close on Monday 21 October 2019.

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Young Re-inventor of the Year is funded through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account administered by the Waste Authority.

2040 - Documentary screening

2040 is a documentary with a vision for a sustainable future by Damon Gameau (also the director of That Sugar Film). He embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embrace the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream.

Switch your thinking would be happy to pay for a school licence and DVD for a school in a Switch your thinking Council that is interested in running a screening. You would be able to sell tickets and fundraise at the event.

There is also a range of curriculum materials which have been developed to help your class get the most out of viewing the film. These are available here.

Contact Sarah McCabe - Switch your thinking Program officer at smccabe@gosnells.wa.gov.au for further information.

The 2040 trailer can be viewed here.

Reusable party kits

From disposable tableware and decorations, to gift wrapping and unwanted gifts, parties can be a significant source of waste.

Switch your thinking is offering $100 grants to P & Cs, libraries, schools, playgroups or toy libraries in Switch your thinking local government areas who would like to purchase reusable party kits for loan to parents for children’s birthday parties.

These are boxes with reusable plates, cups, bowls, bunting and cutlery which allow people to hold low waste parties. Volunteers/community members may like to sew reusable bunting, decorations and games to include in the kit. It could also be rented out for a nominal fee as a fundraiser for P & Cs, year six camps etc. Switch your thinking will also include an information sheet with ideas for low waste birthday parties.

If your organisation is interested please contact Sarah McCabe, Switch your thinking Program Officer at smccabe@gosnells.wa.gov.au.

This project is funded through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account administered by the Waste Authority.

Introduction to sustainability in early years settings

Saturday 14 September
1:30pm - 3:45pm
Canning River Eco Education Centre
Wilson

In this 2 session workshop we will explore what sustainability can mean for your early learning service and how simple, practical actions can help you meet requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard.

Afternoon Tea and refreshments provided

These workshops are brought to you by the City of Canning

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Canoeing on the Canning professional development day

Friday 25 October
8:00am - 3:45pm
Canning River Eco Education Centre
Wilson

Join us for this unique event where you will experience the river and its flood plain. Learn about the Indigenous connections to this landscape, explore the local biodiversity, learn more about the fresh water and salt water ecosystems of the area, and hear about the key environmental issues that threaten the Canning River ecosystem. Enjoy this active learning day for local teachers, youth group leaders and community members. Collect a teacher resource pack containing some great resources to support your learning program. Teachers from all year levels welcome.

Brought to you by South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare.

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Conserving and protecting water in the early years workshop

Thursday 24 October
6:00pm - 8.30pm
Canning River Eco Education Centre
Wilson

Join Little Green Steps on this FREE workshop aimed specifically at early years educators. We will learn about water in WA – where it comes from, where it goes, how we use it and how to conserve and protect it.

Light supper and refreshments provided

This workshop is brought to you by the City of Canning.

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Save the date! Term 4 South east sustainable schools meeting

Monday 28 October
3:45pm - 5:00pm
East Maddington Primary School

Are there sustainability topics you would like to learn about at this meeting? Contact - Sarah McCabe, Switch your thinking Program Officer at smccabe@gosnells.wa.gov.au with your ideas.

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Plastic Pirates Ahoy!

2040 - Documentary screening

Reusable party kits

Introduction to sustainability in early years settings

Canoeing on the Canning professional development day

Conserving and protecting water in the early years workshop

Save the date! Term 4 South east sustainable schools meeting

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