River Detectives 2023 Annual Report

Celebrate the 2023 achievements of schools across all five participating regions of Victoria as they learn about our precious waterways and catchments. For previous reports, contact riverdetectives@nccma.vic.gov.au

Coastcare Victoria Schools Kit

Coastcare Victoria has created a new education resource. The aim of the resource is to engage young people in caring for marine and coastal environments. The kit consists of a collection of video clips with simple, easy to follow lesson plans. Lesson plans include engaging activities including quizzes, games, videos, and investigation worksheets. The school […]

River Detectives and ResourceSmart Schools webinar

This short webinar is a great introduction to the program and how it can be implemented in schools. Being filmed during Sustainability In Schools month, it also explores the way River Detectives seamlessly integrates with the ResourceSmart program to help schools achieve modules.

Presentation Template

Teachers and students can edit this River Detectives slideshow template to present content, share findings, showcase photos or present projects internally in class, at school assemblies or information evenings OR externally for award nominations, forum presentations, etc. It can be used at in-person or shared on screen during online events.

School stories from the North Central CMA region

Be inspired by the way schools in the north central region are implementing the program; Daylesford Dharma School (2023) and Bridgewater PS (2022). To view a video featuring Bridgewater Primary School’s River Detectives story click here.

Deans Marsh PS Story

Deans Marsh PS is an active River Detectives school in the Corangamite CMA region embedding the program into the curriculum, into their school’s broader sustainability initiatives and connecting with their community.  Watch the video to hear their highlights or read the full story here !

Stawell PS Story

Stawell PS is a River Detectives school in the Wimmera CMA region exploring and testing waterways from local lakes to streams in Gariwerd (Grampians National Park).  Watch the video to hear their highlights or read the full story here  !

Bridgewater PS Story

Bridgewater PS is a small school in the North Central CMA region achieving great things with their innovative Outdoor Classroom program where River Detectives takes a lead role.  Watch the video to hear their inspiring highlights or read the full story here  !