Registration screen for online certification application

Certification Application Going Online!
The 2009-2010 online certification application is almost ready! We are happy to announce that by the beginning of October teachers and school staff can register online for certification. 
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Human school bus

Human School Bus
Commuter Challenge Week was held in Hamilton from June 1 to 5, 2009. In the past, this week has involved those who commute to and from work, but this year, students were also encouraged to participate.
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Waste Tally Charts and Waste Reduction Week
Download our "Save our Resources" and "Sort it Out" tally charts and use them as student engagement pieces to monitor how much recycling gets put in the garbage and vice versa.

Start using your waste tally charts during Waste Reduction Week, October 19-25! Check out the Waste Reduction Week website for more ideas.


Best Practices Gallery
Please visit our new Best Practices Gallery to see photos shared by schools during the 2008-09 certification season.

The best practices in this gallery highlight student achievement and creativity: the keys to the success of the EcoSchools program.


Inspiring EcoTeam Names
Develop team pride with an inspiring EcoTeam name! We've compiled a list of great names schools used last year to help get you started.
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EcoSchools in the Media
PRESS RELEASE, Ontario EcoSchools, Sept 2009: Certification Report 2008-2009

 


EcoSchools Gift for Sharing Your Experiences!
Send us your stories and we'll send you a reusable EcoSchools bag made from 85% post-consumer recyclable plastic with EcoSchools bookmarks inside! Your story may be featured in a future issue of our newsletter.
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The Ontario EcoSchools newsletter shares the wonderful projects, events and ideas that are happening at EcoSchools across Ontario. Please distribute widely!
The information contained in this newsletter is for information purposes. Please use your professional judgment in ensuring activities meet your students' needs and your school's/board's policies.

  


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