Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network

Calling all educators in Woollahra, Randwick, and Waverley Council areas! Join us for a year of learning, networking, and hands-on experiences as part of the Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network.

In 2025 we are pleased to offer:

Marine Life Rockpool Exploration – 17 March
Build a Pond – Tuesday 3 June
Term 3 TBC – Wednesday 20 August
TBC

Term 1 Marine Life Rockpool Exploration

Back by popular depend is marine biologist and educator Will Jones, to lead you on an exploration of the rock pools to discover discover amazing creatures the tide leaves behind.

This practical session will include:

• How to use the iNaturalist app to record observations
• What is an intertidal zone and who lives there?
• Identifying common animals and plants you will find on the rock platforms such as, sea snails and sea urchins
• The changing habitat of the rockpools and food webs
• How to plan a safe rockpool tour

Suitable for educators of all age students to gain a deeper understanding of this environment.

We will be walking on the rocks at North Bondi – please wear enclosed shoes (e.g. old runners that can get wet – NO thongs), rain jacket and / or, sunscreen and hat.

About our Network

The Eastern Suburbs Sustainable Schools Network (ESSSN) is for educators from early learning to high school. Meeting each term, the Network provides free professional development on a wide range of topics, opportunities to connect with like-minded teachers from other schools and to hear from council about the resources available to schools.

How to claim professional learning credit

Claim teacher professional learning accreditation for attending meetings. Teachers can register their participation through their NESA / Teacher Accreditation / ETAMS account under Elective Professional Development. The Course addresses the following Standards – “Standard 6 Engage in Professional Learning” – 6.2.2, 6.3.2 and 6.4.2.

For more information

• Randwick: Julian Lee 9093 6224 | [email protected]
• Waverley: Vicky Bachelard 9083 8049 | [email protected]
• Woollahra: Michelle Rose 9391 7095 | [email protected]