Secondary school programs
The following sessions are available for secondary schools within greater Melbourne and the Peninsula.
Waste and sustainability school incursionsAll our programs are designed around Victorian Curriculum F–10 Framework in with a focus on science and humanities.
School topics Session length can be between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending ont eh school programming and requirements. Worm farming $350ex GST for first session of the day ($150 ex GST for subsequent sessions in the same day) Learn the science of vermiculture, from worm biology to how they help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn how to set up and maintain a worm farm and workshop some tips to embed worm farming into your school culture. Composting $350ex GST for first session of the day ($150 ex GST for subsequent sessions in the same day) Learn about the three main types of composting and how they compare. Learn about thermophyllic bacteria and how to create a hot compost. Explore the carbon and nitrogen ratio to achieve an effective compost. Work out a system that will suit your school, or learn to enhance your existing compost systems at school. Circular Economy $350ex GST for first session of the day ($150 ex GST for subsequent sessions in the same day) Why is recycling not enough? Learn about a circular economy and what it means for your school and future. Learn about wasting less and recycling right by working though some of the tricky issues. Waste Audit (2 hours or 4 hours) $400ex GST for fthe 2 hour session, $600 ex GST for the 4 hour session 2 Hour session: Get your hands dirty with a practical waste audit for your class or school. 4 Hour session: Determine the waste composition of your landfill bins, the contamination rate of your recycling and identify opportunities to reduce waste to landfill. Gain assistance with your ResourceSmart reporting obligations, or planning a strategy for waste management in your school. Note: you will need to save bins from the days in the leadup to have waste and recycling to sort and weigh. An undercover area free from wind is required for the sorting activity. A smart board or white board is required for workshopping solutions in the 4 hour session. Food Audit and starting a compost $350ex GST for first session of the day ($150 ex GST for subsequent sessions in the same day) This intensive, practical session involves auditing the organics component of your waste stream, determine the best method of composting and plan a compost system to integrate into your school. Note: you will need to save bins from the days in the leadup to have waste to sort and weigh. Litter and pollution $350ex GST for first session of the day ($150 ex GST for subsequent sessions in the same day) Litter and pollution isn't just unsightly. It can be a health hazard, damage infrastructure, contribute to flooding and of course harm wildlife. Learn about the sources and impacts of litter, littering behaviours and psychology, and workshop some practical examples of how to tackle the litter issue in your school or community. Embedding sustainability $350ex GST for first session of the day ($150 ex GST for subsequent sessions in the same day) We all know that sustainability is important. The hard part is in making it 'business as usual'. In this interactive session, students work in teams to develop plans to embed sustainability (be it recycling, litter prevention, composting or a combination) into the school culture. |
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Terms and conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BOOKING A SCHOOL INCURSION
Please read these terms and conditions carefully prior to booking our waste and environment incursion sessions. By booking our sessions, your school accepts these terms and conditions in full.
1 Session limits:
Depending on your school timetable and session length, we can fit up to 5 sessions in a single day, or two sessions per day for longer incursions.
2 Students limits:
Maximum of 30 students per session.
3 Staff expectations - student behaviour:
School staff are expected to manage students' behaviour while attending the incursion. If there are insufficient staff onsite to manage students, staff to notify Chooktopia about staff shortage 2 days prior to discuss student management options with Chooktopia.
4 Management of high-needs and/or highly disruptive students:
Staff to notify Chooktopia on booking, about effective classroom management strategies if there are a number of high-needs or disruptive students, so as to not detract from the session delivery for the broader group. We will discuss best ways of engaging disruptive students or alternatively staff responsibilities in distraction and engagement away from the group, as best suited to the individual student.
5 Completing evaluation form:
Staff are required to submit the mandatory evaluation form provided by Chooktopia within 5 (five) business days of the incursion. You can complete the evaluation form online or email an attachment.
6 Late cancellations:
If a session is cancelled less than four hours prior to the session staff time, a cancellation fee of $150 ex GST will be charged to the school. If the session is cancelled within 90 minutes prior to session start time then a $350 ex GST charge will be charged to the school.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully prior to booking our waste and environment incursion sessions. By booking our sessions, your school accepts these terms and conditions in full.
1 Session limits:
Depending on your school timetable and session length, we can fit up to 5 sessions in a single day, or two sessions per day for longer incursions.
2 Students limits:
Maximum of 30 students per session.
3 Staff expectations - student behaviour:
School staff are expected to manage students' behaviour while attending the incursion. If there are insufficient staff onsite to manage students, staff to notify Chooktopia about staff shortage 2 days prior to discuss student management options with Chooktopia.
4 Management of high-needs and/or highly disruptive students:
Staff to notify Chooktopia on booking, about effective classroom management strategies if there are a number of high-needs or disruptive students, so as to not detract from the session delivery for the broader group. We will discuss best ways of engaging disruptive students or alternatively staff responsibilities in distraction and engagement away from the group, as best suited to the individual student.
5 Completing evaluation form:
Staff are required to submit the mandatory evaluation form provided by Chooktopia within 5 (five) business days of the incursion. You can complete the evaluation form online or email an attachment.
6 Late cancellations:
If a session is cancelled less than four hours prior to the session staff time, a cancellation fee of $150 ex GST will be charged to the school. If the session is cancelled within 90 minutes prior to session start time then a $350 ex GST charge will be charged to the school.