Water
ACTSmart Schools has conducted water audits in over 100 ACTSmart Schools. A group of 28 schools has saved over 33,000 kilolitres of water in a year, saving over $67,000.
Each school receives a comprehensive water audit report and an ACTSmart Schools Water Best Practice Guide, providing step-by-step actions to reduce water consumption and protect water quality.
Schools become an accredited ACTSmart water-wise school after implementing the audit recommendations, adopting sustainable water management strategies, reducing water consumption and showing a commitment to maintaining water quality.
Accredited schools receive a certificate and library resources at a special presentation.
Water Curriculum
ACTSmart Schools has Water Curriculum Units (P-Y10) 
(
432 kB) to support
‘Every Chance to Learn’, the ACT Curriculum Framework. The units address the Essential Learning Achievements and provide a diverse range of activities and assessment tasks relevant to the ACT. In addition, a new curriculum program
(P-Y10) ‘Understanding Canberra’s Wetlands’ ( 3.4 MB)is also available. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of constructed wetlands as an effective way of managing urban stormwater in the ACT.
Water Resources
Schools can take advantage of the many water programs and services available in the ACT. The Waterwatch program is ideal for both primary and secondary schools. It is a free environmental education program that is hands-on, interactive and a great way to learn about your local waterways and environment. ACT Waterwatch officers are available to work with schools.
Find out more about water issues and the water cycle using ActewAGL's teaching and learning resources on water .
Find out more and get your school involved
If you would like more information or would like to engage your school in ACTSmart Schools:
- contact the ACTSmart Schools Officers on 6207 5812 or 6207 6430, or
- visit the ACT Sustainable Schools website
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