Tips for Success The ‘Tips for Success’ listed below are based on the knowledge CERES Sustainable Education Outreach Group, Brunswick has gained from mentoring over 600 schools in school sustainability initiatives. Schools that have been successful with ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic in the past have displayed the following characteristics.
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Commitment to the Program
The school needs to have a clear understanding of the process, goals and requirements of the program including staff, communication with the school community and cost. Successful schools have celebrated the commencement of the program at a general assembly to generate whole school awareness and support and have publicised their involvement in the school newsletter and on the school website.
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Sustainability included in the Strategic Plan
Schools that have been efficient and effective in implementing the Resource Modules of the program have included their commitment to Sustainability in the school's Strategic Plan.
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Leadership Support
It is essential that the Principal, leadership team and School Council are fully supportive of the program.
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Whole School Involvement
Participation and ongoing communication between students, teachers, parents and the leadership team ensures effective planning and implementation of the program.
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Monitoring and Progress
The program requires data to be entered at least quarterly online in 'SETS' (Schools Environmental Tracking System). Schools that have been successful have utilised the SETS data in their curriculum, and publicised and celebrated it in the local media and school newsletter.
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Teacher Support
Schools that have successfully completed the ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic Core Module program supported the program coordinator and team to regularly have time to plan and update baseline data.
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