We are chuffed to see that several River Detectives schools have been named today as finalists in the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. We are so pleased to see that these schools are being recognised for their commitment to embedding sustainability, in part by using the River Detectives program.
Congratulations to:
Siena Catholic Primary School: Emerging School of the Year (Corangamite CMA region)
St James’ Parish School, Sebastopol: Curriculum Leadership Primary School of the Year (Corangamite CMA region)
Victory Christian College (Bendigo): Curriculum Leadership Secondary School of the Year (North Central CMA region)
Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten: Curriculum Leadership Secondary School of the Year (North Central CMA region)
Pleasant Street Primary School, Wendouree: CDS Vic Excellence Award (Corangamite CMA region)
Marita Ryan, Albion Primary School: Primary Teacher of the Year (Melbourne Water area)
Stephen McNeight, Wendouree Primary School: Primary Teacher of the Year (Corangamite CMA region)
For more information about their nominations see 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards finalists | Sustainability Victoria
River Detectives staff will be at the MCG on June 5th cheering you all on!
This news is testament to the benefits that can be gained by being a River Detective AND ResourceSmart School. Don’t work harder, work smarter and let the River Detectives program help you achieve actions in the Water, Waste and Biodiversity modules.
If you’d like to know more about how this can work email your region’s River Detectives coordinator Nicole, Bec, Marita, Blair or Jeanie.
