Sustainable Schools

Western Cape Youth Month Festival
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Youth Month Festival – Amplifying Youth Voice, Expressions, and Talents
This exciting event is hosted by the Western Cape Government
The 2024 Youth Month Festival aims to celebrate and amplify the diverse voices, expressions, and talents of South African youth, coinciding with Youth Day. This event will be an immersive experience, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among the youth in the Western Cape.
Objectives:

Empower youth to share their unique stories and perspectives.
Foster a sense of unity and understanding among the youth in the Western Cape.
Provide a platform for showcasing diverse talents and expressions.
Encourage collaboration and innovation through the Maker’s Space.
Amplifying youth voice

Target Audience:

South African youth with a focus on the Western Cape region.

Date and Venue:

Month long festival throughout June.
Events and activations will place with a June 16th event at a central venue in the Western Cape. (Artscape)
Smaller events will be hosted across the province.

Partnerships:

Collaborations with local artists, government departments, community organisations, and educational institutions to enhance the festival’s impact.

Outcome:

A vibrant celebration that empowers, unites, and amplifies the voices, expressions, and talents of South African youth, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

The poster below details how students/learners can submit their various creative pieces in participation of the Youth Month Festival

Camps Bay Clean Community Clean
2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Camps Bay, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Keeping Camps Bay Clean,
beach clean style!
Clearer Conscience is an organisation that assists in collecting recycled materials from your doorstep. Join them at the Camps Bay Clean Community Clean on Saturday, 15 June from 10:00 to 11:00 with special guest, Mayor Geordin-Hill Lewis.
They will meet at Camps Bay Primary School, Symmonds Field.
Bring along your family, friends, and your own gloves.
Clearer Conscience will provide bags and a refreshment for each participant, courtesy of Fitch and Leedes. The 41 restaurant is donating a prize for two burgers to the person collecting the most litter.
CurbCycle is donating a prize of a 7-litre residential food waste bin, a roll of 20 compostable bags and weekly collections for three months.
Come along and help keep our community clean. There will be other awesome spot prizes up for grabs!
#TogetherHelpingThePlanet ⭐️

Mini Veld Circle Planting
2024-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Battswood Primary School, 12 Crescent Rd, Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7808
Join Battswood Primary School as they plant a mini veld circle. This event pays tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legal and his belief that education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.
This event is hosted in partnership with FynbosLIFE.
For more information contact Victoria on 083 411 3842

Trashion Show 2024 - KZN
2024-07-27 09:00 - 13:00
Please Join us for a Trashion Show!

Free Entry
Arrive at 9am, show starts at 10am
6 Learners per school
2 Teachers per school

Categories:

Snr Boys/Girls
Jnr Boys/Girls

Teacher and Wire-Car categories too!
Outfits to be made of waste of any form. No new materials.
Please note:
*To RSVP please send a WhatsApp to 065 961 9982

#GiveThemaCrown School Competition
2024-08-09 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00
#GiveHerACrown is a female empowerment platform that exists to change the narrative for women in South Africa, and the world. They do this through the power of storytelling and the arts.
They are inviting your school to participate in their #GiveThemACrown School Competition, an exciting initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and fostering creativity in classrooms across South Africa!
About the Competition
The #GiveThemACrown School Competition, in collaboration with the innovative art and creativity organisation Lalela, provides an incredible opportunity for your school to engage students in meaningful conversations about gender equality. This initiative not only empowers teachers with dynamic resources but also inspires students to explore their identities and celebrate diversity through the art of crown-making.
Why Participate?

Empower Your Learners: Equip learners with the knowledge and tools to champion gender equality.
Dynamic Resources: Access a comprehensive Curriculum Guide, CAPS-Aligned lesson plans, instructional videos, and more.
Exciting Prizes: Stand a chance to win R10,000 for your school by submitting your students’ creative crown projects.
Celebrate Women’s Month: Join us in celebrating Women’s Month from August to the end of September with this impactful campaign.

How to Participate

Download the Schoolkit: Access the free #GiveThemACrown Schoolkit from giveheracrown.co.za/schoolkit-ghac.
Engage Your Learners: Encourage your students to create their unique crowns and capture the creative process.
Submit Your Entries: Share images of your students’ crown creations via email to hello@giveheracrown.co.za and on social media using the hashtag #giveheracrown.

Competition Timeline
The competition runs from Women’s Month in August until 5:00 pm on 30 September 2024.
www.giveheracrown.co.za
#GiveThemACrown School Competition – Terms & Conditions

Eligibility: Open to all primary and secondary schools in South Africa.
Entry: Schools must register and download the Schoolkit from this link.
Participation: Schools must create crowns with their students, submit photos via email, and share them on social media using the campaign hashtag and tagging #GiveHerACrown.
Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 30th September.
Prize: One winning school will receive R10,000.
Winner Selection: The winner will be selected based on creativity and engagement.
Notification: The winning school will be notified via email by 15th October.
Publicity: By entering, schools consent to the use of their submissions and school name in campaign publicity.
Contact Information: For any queries, please contact us at [email address].

By participating, schools agree to these terms and conditions.”

Annual Frog Night Walk at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area
2024-08-21 18:00 - 2024-08-28 20:00 | Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area, Rosmead Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7745, South Africa
Grab your boots and get ready for a ribbiting adventure! We’re diving into the wetlands of Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area for a frogging exploration.
Where: Hollywoodbets, Kenilworth
Dates: 21st and 28th August
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Where: Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area (Hollywoodbets Kenilworth)
Fee: Free, donations towards conservation projects are welcome
Who: 6 years and older
For bookings
Fayruz Prins
RSVP is essential: email kenilworthC1@caperacing.co.za

Western Cape: Teacher Workshop
2024-08-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Smart Living Education Centre, Bill Peters Drive, Greenpoint, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Join us for our Health & Well-being Teacher Workshop on 24 August 2024!
We are calling on all Western Cape schools to join us for an exciting in-person teacher workshop. The school year may be swiftly progressing – however, it is not too late to learn another trick or two to boost the school’s sustainability efforts!
Save the date, RSVP before 20 August 2024, and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet face-to-face again!
What to expect:

Health & Well-being themed presentations and discussions
Input on using your action project as a teaching tool
Opportunity to connect and network with like-minded teachers and partners

*Please scroll down to RSVP

Gauteng: Teacher Workshop
2024-08-30 09:00 - 13:30 | OR Tambo Cultural Precinct, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct 3061 Tame Ave, Wattville, Benoni, Western Cape, 1501, South Africa
Join us for our Health & Well-being Teacher Workshop on 30 August 2024!
We are calling on all Gauteng schools to join us for an exciting in-person teacher workshop. The school year may be swiftly progressing – however, it is not too late to learn another trick or two to boost the school’s sustainability efforts!
Save the date, RSVP before 28 August 2024, and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet face-to-face again!
What to expect:

Health & Well-being themed presentations and discussions
Input on using your action project as a teaching tool
Opportunity to connect and network with like-minded teachers and partners

*Please scroll down to RSVP

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 #𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤!
2024-09-09 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00
The 19th Annual South African National Parks Week provides South Africans with the opportunity to explore their local national parks at absolutely no cost. SANParks invites you to visit join in during this year’s SA National Parks Week between 9 -15 September 2024, at one of the Cape Regional Parks including Agulhas, Bontebok, Table Mountain, Tankwa Karoo, and West Coast National Park.
Come and access your natural heritage during South African National Parks Week for FREE!
Please note that the free entry does not apply to Boulders Penguin Colony and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.
West Coast National Park will only partake in #SANationalParksWeek between 9 -13 September 2024 and will not extend to 15 September 2024. Bring along your SA ID or SA driver’s license to gain free entry.
For more information, please view the flyers below:

World Water Monitoring Day
2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
Fellow water enthusiasts!
What are you for World Water Monitoring Day? Join the global community in monitoring this month, and especially on 18 September!
Here are some ideas:

Grab your boots, tray, and net and head down to your local river to do a biomonitoring assessment (miniSASS) to determine the ecological condition of the river at that point.

Click here for more info and training videos on the miniSASS technique.

Have a look at the low-cost net our team made of curtain net (R12 from a second-hand store), plastic piping (R35 from a hardware store), and an old mop handle (free from the local recycling centre). Total spend = R47
Contact WaterCAN to receive a free water testing kit and use this kit to determine the safety of your water resources including the levels of nitrate, nitrite, and phosphates, the presence of E.coli and coliforms in the water, and more! Click here for more info and here to order your kits.
If you have already been using the techniques above, carve out some time on World Water Monitoring Day to submit your data on the respective platforms for miniSASS and WaterCAN testing if you have printed datasheets accumulating on your desk or in your field kit!

*Please note that this event is ongoing and not limited to 18 September 2024.

TrashBash Beach Cleanup with Two Oceans Aquarium
2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Monwabisi Beach, T2-V2b, Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7784
Join the Two Oceans Aquarium for a Beach Cleanup in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌊

Date: Saturday 21 September 2024
Time: 09h00 to 11h00
Location: Monwabisi Beach,
What to bring: Sunblock, a hat, water (in a reusable bottle), reusable gloves (like the ones you’d use for gardening or doing dishes), and a smile.
Install: Add the Marine Debris Tracker app (iOS | Android) to log the litter you collect (join The Beach Co-op’s list)

#TheOceanStartsHere Treasure Hunt for World Cleanup Day
2024-09-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Two Rivers Urban Park, Liesbeek River, 1 Observatory Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925, South Africa
Join Captain Fanplastic for #TheOceanStartsHere Treasure Hunt! ⚓
An edutaining river clean up in celebration of World Clean Up and International Coastal Clean Up Day.
You can expect a ton of fun with something for everyone, like storytelling; be a water scientist for an hour; see Bingo the famous Bin and participate in the lucky draw.
Prizes for best dressed pirate, biggest loot & more! 🏆🏅
🧭 Where | Two Rivers Urban Park, Liesbeek River
📅 When | 21 September 2024 @ 09:30am -12:30pm
🤷🏿‍♀️ Why | The Ocean Starts with YOU!🕴🏿➡️🌊
🗺️How | Free RSVP: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/275483-theoceanstartshere-hunt/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation | Ocean Campus: Climate Action Now Course for Teachers/Educators
2024-10-05 08:00 - 2024-10-26 17:00 | Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002, South Africa
Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation | Ocean Campus (Western Cape)
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation will be offering a ‘Climate Action Now’ course for 6 teachers/educators to participate in.
Teachers/educators who would like to find out more, and would like to attend can enquire on our website => https://www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/education/climate-action-now (In the message/question box please state that you are an adult applicant)
There only 6 spots available and these participants will be selected through our application process.

Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area: Spring Walk 2024
2024-10-05 10:00 - 2024-10-12 12:00 | Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area, Rosmead Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7745, South Africa
It’s that time of the year we’ve all been patiently awaiting. Fynbos Spring Flower Season is here! Join us to explore the blooming beauties at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area.
Dates: Saturday’s 5th & 12th October 2024
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Fee: Free, donations towards conservation are welcome
Who: Anyone and everyone
Where: Hollywoodbets Kenilworth (Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area)
Bookings are essential
RSVP: Kenilworthc1@caperacing.co.za

Waddle for the African Penguin
2024-10-12 08:30 - 13:00
In just 100 years, African penguin numbers have dwindled from over 1.5 million to fewer than 10 000 pairs today. There is hope for the African penguin, but only if we jointly say “NOT ON OUR WATCH” – the time for action is now.
In support of this campaign, the Two Oceans Aquarium, SANCCOB, CapeRADD and I AM WATER invite the community to join them on 12 October 2024, African Penguin Awareness Day, for a “waddle” from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town.
Waddling is FREE to anyone who wants to participate!
Important Information:
Date: Saturday 12 October 2024
Full route (16km): Meet at Surfer’s Corner, Muizenberg at 08h30.
Short route (approx. 4km): Meet at Long Beach, Simon’s Town at 11h30.
Finish: Both routes will meet up and pass Boulders Beach, ending at Water’s Edge, Simon’s Town at approx. 13h00.
Come prepared: Dress in black and white. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Remember to bring water (in reusable water bottles) and some snacks for fuel in reusable bags – please, no plastic.
Get creative: Craft your own signs to create awareness, use these fantastic placards.
Prizes: Plenty of spot prizes for attendees (as well as the “best-dressed” waddler)
Please RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BIvv_jMZK0-5DZHM1QJsqf4hzppWD_JGog0_ukvNnbtUQ0I3NjZDVldNTjFFNDdaTFZSMEJDSDdaRC4u

UNESCO's #GreeningEducation campaign!
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00
Around the world, many schools, teachers, students and communities are trying to make their schools green and climate-ready. In the lead up to the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), UNESCO invites students, teachers, schools, universities and local communities to participate in a #GreeningEducation campaign.

Join the campaign and share your stories!
We want to hear how you are making your educational environment climate-ready.
Show us the amazing ways in which you are making a difference for our planet. Inspire others to be part of the change and help shape a sustainable future for all.

How to participate
Create a video or take a photo: tell and show us what your school, teachers, learners and community are doing to green education and get your school climate-ready. You can post a photo with a caption or a short video.
Make your photo or video with the help of other students and your teacher(s). Tell us:

What was the problem you were trying to fix?
What actions did you take to make your school more climate-ready?
What are the results?
What else needs to be done?

Your photo or video should illustrate what actions are taking place in your school to make it green and climate ready, and what more needs to be done. In your photo or video show us the physical environment in your school – your buildings, your gardens, your classrooms, or whatever space is getting “green”.
Entry Guidelines:

Be creative and concise – Videos should not be longer than 2 minutes
Share your video or photo on your social media accounts – including Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Tag and hashtag – In your post, tag UNESCO (@unesco, @unesco_es, @unesco_fr) and use the hashtag #GreeningEducation

Any other relevant information pertaining to the event (e.g. only 5 teachers per school, items to bring along, etc.)
Final Deadline for all entries – 31 October 2024
Location: All countries

From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment Competition
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2025-03-03 17:00
The Trust for Sustainable Living is excited to launch its next competition inviting students to share their original, creative and expressive responses to the theme, From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment.
TSL wants to help young people develop a sense of agency, empowerment and hope for solutions and action by creating a safe and supportive space and outlet for expression for students and teachers to explore moving from feelings of eco-anxiety, to eco action & empowerment.
We are open to accepting any form of student response, you can choose to create a piece of artwork, music, video, poem, essay, letter, story, etc. There are no restrictions on the type of work submitted, we want students to be as open and creative as possible in interpreting the theme, however it must meet the submission criteria detailed in the brief.
The winners of this competition can win from $1000 to $10 000
For more information, visit https://trustforsustainableliving.org/take-part/international-schools-essay-competition-and-debate
Any other relevant information pertaining to the event (e.g. only 5 teachers per school, items to bring along, etc.)
Final Deadline for all entries – 3 March 2025

Family Beach Day at Muizenberg Beach
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | muizenberg beach, Sunrise Beach Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945, South Africa
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation are excited to invite you all to a one-of-a-kind Family Beach Day at Muizenberg Beach, Surfers Corner on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, from 09h00 to 12h00! This is a beach experience like never before, and it’s suitable for all ages—whether you’re young or young at heart!
What’s in store:

🌱 Beach Cleanup: Let’s team up to protect our stunning coastline and give back to the ocean.
🎉 Fun Educational Games & Activities: Participate in interactive, ocean-themed games that are both entertaining and informative.
🎁 Amazing Prizes: Exciting prizes are up for grabs for those who join the activities and help us make the day a success!

What to Bring:

🧢 Hat & Sunscreen: Protect yourself while enjoying the sun.
💧 Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated and eco-friendly.
🧺 Picnic Basket: After the event, unwind with your family and enjoy a picnic on the beach.
👟 Comfortable Shoes: Perfect for walking along the beach while cleaning up!

After a morning of action, we encourage families to bring their picnic baskets and relax on the beach, enjoying some much-needed downtime, fresh air, and vitamin sea. It’s the perfect opportunity to socialize and connect with other families in a laid-back atmosphere.
Below is the official invite flyer—feel free to share it with friends, family, or colleagues who would enjoy a fun and meaningful day at the beach!
We look forward to seeing you there. Let’s come together and make a real impact on our coastal environment, while having a fantastic time!

Creative approaches to science education workshop
2024-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | The Centre for Creative Education, 4 Victoria Rd Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
This workshop, certified by The Centre for Creative Education (CCE), is directed towards education practitioners who work with children in schools, communities and extra-curricula contexts. The workshop aims to equip participants to connect their existing educational focus and practice with contextually rich environmental knowledge and teaching approaches. Using dialogical, enquiry and arts-based approaches, this course builds capacities in working with children in relation to complex socio-ecological realities in ways that are connected to the curriculum.
This course aims to bring together educators from a range of formal and non-formal contexts such as community based projects, museums, and environmental education programs to build a community of practice and connect these diverse knowledge areas towards meaningful education with children.

Materials Needed:

All materials will be provided
Coffee and tea provided
Bring and share lunch

Certification: Certificate of attendance
Course fee:

Students/volunteers: R200

Organisations: R 500 (Register 4 and pay for 3)

Schools/educators: R300 (Register 4 and pay for 3)

**Sponsorship available. Please contact events@centreforcreativeeducation.org.za
Ensure that you register first before you submit any payments to ensure that the workshop coordinators know you will participate. Register Here.

PAYMENT DETAILS
Reference: Initial&Surname – Nov 24
Bank Holder: Centre for Creative Education
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 071793046
Branch: Constantia
Branch Code: 51001
Please forward proof of payment to (events@centreforcreativeeducation.org.za)

KwaZulu-Natal Rewards Ceremony 2025
2025-02-15 08:30 - 14:00 | Longmarket Girls’ School, 380 Bulwer Street, Pietermaritzburg,, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201, South Africa
You’re invited!
It is our pleasure to invite you to our upcoming Regional Rewards Ceremony for all Sustainable Schools based in KwaZulu-Natal! 🎉🏆
Join us in reflecting on and celebrating our collective progress made in 2024. It promises to be an exciting morning filled with sharing, connection and inspiration!
The event will take place on Saturday the 15th of February 2025 at Longmarket Girls School in Pietermaritzburg. Please arrive at 08:30 for a 09:00 start.
We’d like to extend this invitation to a maximum of 2 teachers from each school.
Please RSVP below by 5 February 2025, so we can make the necessary arrangements for your attendance.
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

Limpopo & Gauteng Rewards Ceremony 2025
2025-02-21 - 2025-02-22 | Lapalala Wilderness School, D1756, Waterberg District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa
You’re invited!
It is our pleasure to invite you to our upcoming Rewards Ceremony for all Sustainable Schools based in Gauteng and Limpopo! 🎉🏆
Join us in reflecting on and celebrating our collective progress made in 2024. It promises to be an exciting event filled with sharing, connection and inspiration!
This year’s ceremony will be an overnight experience at Lapalala Wilderness School. Please ensure each person attending completes the RSVP form.
We will be arranging transport for both Gauteng and Limpopo teachers. Preference will be given to teachers from schools that have submitted their School Environmental Management Plan. RSVP soon to avoid missing out!
We’d like to extend this invitation to a maximum of 2 teachers from each school.
Please RSVP below by 12 February 2025, so we can make the necessary arrangements for your attendance.
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

MoveUp Solar Challenge
2025-03-10 - 2025-04-08
MoveUp by Nedbank, is excited to present the Solar Schools Challenge, a dynamic programme designed to empower high school learners and spark their passion for renewable energy. This hands-on initiative begins with an energy assessment where learners analyse their school’s energy usage and receive actionable insights to reduce consumption.
Learners will dive deeper into the world of solar energy through guided courses, gaining essential knowledge on solar power, energy measurement, optimisation techniques, and how to promote cleaner energy practices in their communities. The challenge ends with the top 50 entries receiving support from the MoveUp team to develop a winning solar proposal, giving them a chance to win incredible prizes, including:
● R1,000 cash rewards
● Solar systems worth R250,000
● R25,000 study bursaries
By taking part in the Solar Schools Challenge, learners not only gain vital STEM skills but also develop leadership abilities that position them as champions of sustainability. They’ll have a direct impact on creating a greener, more energy-efficient future for their schools and communities, while cultivating a deep sense of responsibility toward the environment.
Join us in this exciting journey to make a lasting difference in the world of renewable energy!
Please note:
Learners must sign up on MoveUp and gain access to MoveUp Premium in order to participate in the Solar Schools Challenge.
Learn more and get involved today!

Western Cape & National Rewards Ceremony 2025
2025-03-14 17:30 - 21:45 | Workshop17 – Watershed, Workshop17, Watershed, 17 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002, South Africa
You’re invited!
It is our pleasure to invite you to our upcoming combined Western Cape Regional and National Rewards Ceremony! 🎉🏆
Join us in reflecting on and celebrating our collective progress made in 2024. It promises to be an exciting evening filled with sharing, connection and inspiration!
The event will take place on Friday the 14th of March 2025 at Workshop 17, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Please arrive at 17:30 for a 18:00 start.
We’d like to extend this invitation to a maximum of 2 teachers from each school.
Please RSVP below by 5 March 2025, so we can make the necessary arrangements for your attendance.
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

Pinelands High School Academic Lecture Series
2025-03-25 17:30 - 18:30 | The Reeler Centre, Pinelands High School, Forest Dr Service Rd, Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405, South Africa
Pinelands High School invites you to the first lecture of the 2025 Pinelands High School Academic Lecture Series.
The lecture will be given by Professor Annie Chimphango, Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University. She will be speaking about her research on converting agricultural waste into high-value bioproducts, such as functional foods, advanced biomaterials, and biofuels. She will be presenting a lecture titled Chemical Engineering for Advancing Sustainable Development.
The lecture will take place on Tuesday 25th March from 5:30-6:30pm at Pinelands High School.
Click here to register this event.
You can view the poster to the event below:
Prof-Chimphango-Poster

National Teachers Onboarding Workshop
2025-03-26 15:30 - 16:30
We will be hosting our first (of two) National Onboarding Workshops. This virtual workshop is intended to help registered schools and teachers learn how to use the Sustainable School Hub as well as answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
The workshop will include:

Connecting you with your School Coordinator

Learning about your dashboard

How to find and use resources

Learning how to access and submit your School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

Showing you where to find partners and other schools

Posting on your timeline

…. And more!
Who is this for?
All Registered and paid, Sustainable Schools
Please invite as many teachers from your school as you would like. This session is available to all of our registered schools, nationally.
Time: 15:30-16:30
Date: 26 March 2025

National Teachers Onboarding Workshop 2
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
We will be hosting our second National Onboarding Workshop on the 16th of April. This virtual workshop is intended to help registered schools and teachers learn how to use the Sustainable Schools Hub as well as answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
The Workshop will include:

Connecting you with your School Coordinator

Learning about your dashboard

How to find and use resources

Learning how to access and submit your School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)

Showing you where to find partners and other schools

Posting on your timeline

…And more!
Who is this for?
All Registered and paid,  Sustainable Schools
Please invite as many teachers from your school as you would like. This session is available to all of our registered schools, nationally.

City Nature Challenge 2025
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area, Rosmead Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7745, South Africa
The City Nature Challenge is back for another year and we at Bracken Nature Reserve are hosting a fun-filled day of observing wildlife and taking photos of all the plants and animals that live there. We post all our photos of that day on iNaturalist and see how the city of Cape Town competes with the rest of the cities in the world in terms of observations.
Join the City Nature Challenge at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area!
The City Nature Challenge is a global event where people come together to document urban wildlife using the iNaturalist app. It’s a fun, hands-on way to explore nature, contribute to real science, and connect with your local environment.
Be a citizen scientist and help record the incredible biodiversity at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area. Every observation counts—let’s put our local nature on the map!
Participating in the City Nature Challenge:
Download the iNaturalist App from the Google Play store/Apple store and create an account
*Find Wildlife- It can be any plant, animal, or any evidence of life found in your city.
*Take picture- Take a picture of what you find. Be sure to note the location of the critter or plant.
*Share- Share your observations through iNaturalist.
📅: Saturday the 26th of April 2025
🕧: 09:00 – 11:00
📍: Hollwoodbets Kenilworth
RSVP: KenilworthC1@caperacing.co.za OR fill in the form City Nature Challenge 2025
Free entry, Donations towards conservation efforts welcome
For more information view the flyer below:

Yebo Gogga 2025
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-18 | University of the Witwatersrand, Oppenheimer Life Sciences Building, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 200, South Africa
Connections – From molecule to ecosystems: All things are bound
A fun, interactive event where science comes to life! Get up close with fascinating creatures, explore hands-on exhibits, and uncover the wonders of nature.
General enquires: 011 717 6467
School Bookings: 083 376 1734 or email: Cheryl@innercs.com
Website: https://www.wits.ac.za/yebogogga/
Date: 14 – 18 May 2025
Time: 8:30 – 14:00 Weekdays
9:00 – 13:00 Weekends
For more information, please see flyer below:

The Big Biodiversity Challenge 2025
2025-05-15 - 2025-07-31
Theme: Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development
The Big Biodiversity Challenge returns for 2025 with a call to action: how can we live in harmony with nature while meeting the needs of people and communities? This year’s theme asks Grade 6–9 learners across the Western Cape to explore the balance between ecological health and human development, from food systems to energy use, waste, water and urban living.
Organised by the Western Cape Environmental Education Friends (WCEEF) in partnership with CapeNature, SANBI, SANParks, Nature Connect, Working on Fire (WoF), Two Oceans Aquarium, the Western Cape Government’s DEA&DP, and the Western Cape Education Department, the challenge encourages learners to think critically and creatively about real-world environmental issues.
What to Submit:
Learners may enter as individuals or in groups and are invited to submit projects in any of the following formats:

Essays (up to 1,000 words)

Presentations (Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc.)

Eco app or tech concepts (mock-ups, feature lists or demo videos)

Social action projects (e.g. a recycling drive, school garden, or clean-up campaign, documented in photos, reports or video)

Creative works (poetry, performance, visual art, or music, with an explanation of how it links to the theme)

All submissions should clearly link back to this year’s focus: how can we design solutions that respect biodiversity while supporting the wellbeing of people and planet alike?
Participants may enter here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctcCstU8vOBzTLCViJPtif7pNazvxjGLooOYFbFqv61BJVMg/viewform

Past Inspiration

Last year, learners impressed judges with innovative and heartfelt entries. Grade 6 learners Benjamin Banda and Polite Masango from Orangekloof Primary used a powerful combination of visual art, poetry, and live performance to raise awareness about water pollution and the human behaviours driving it. Their entry called for change through both emotional storytelling and practical action.
Instagram video of Benjamin and Polite: https://youtu.be/QeSqSPRuuRw
Benjamin Draper from Pinelands North Primary earned second place with his ecosystem restoration concept for the Elsies River canal. His plan to rewild the urban waterway (using reeds to reduce pollution and restore habitat), captured the essence of sustainable development by offering a nature-based solution within a human-altered space.
Instagram video of Benjamin: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBGeCo1qL5Y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
From the tech side, Yameen Jeebhay of Westerford High developed an idea for a Conservationist Badge App, a tool that rewards users for taking part in real-world environmental activities. His idea showed how technology can support behavioural change and build a culture of sustainability.
Instagram video of Yameen: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBGyBPZKPgZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

National Teachers Onboarding Workshop: Final Session
2025-05-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Online – Teams
We are delighted to have your school on board our programme this year. To help you and the other teachers at your school easily navigate our online hub, we invite you to the third session of our National Onboarding Workshop.
This workshop is designed to help answer any questions related to how to navigate and use our online hub to its fullest potential.
The Workshop will include:

Connecting you with your School Coordinator
Learning about your dashboard
How to find and use resources
Learning how to access and submit your School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)
Showing you where to find partners and other schools
Posting on your timeline

…And more! Who is this for:
All Registered and paid, Sustainable Schools
