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River Detectives schools named as finalists in the 2025 RSS Awards! – Important

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

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 […]

Inspo for your Term Two planning – Important

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

There are many environmental and cultural celebration dates throughout the year that tie in seamlessly with the River Detectives program. This is great news as finding ways to ‘kill two birds with one stone’ is gold for time-poor teachers and crowded curriculums. To support you, at the end of each term we will distribute some […]

Clear the Carp Event! – Important

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Bec McCristal | 1 Comment All Regions

Hello everyone, we are grade 5/6 -2024/2025 at Skipton Primary School. We are hosting a fishing competition, with the Stewart Park Committee of Management, called ‘Clear the Carp’ on Sunday the 13/04/2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Stewart Park, Skipton. There is going to be food, a BBQ and lots of prizes such […]

Welcome to the 2025 River Detectives program! – Important

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

On behalf of our statewide network of five River Detectives coordinators I’d like to welcome you to the 2025 River Detectives program. You are part of a passionate cohort of 98 like-minded schools/youth groups learning about waterways and catchments, supported by knowledgeable coordinators to make sure you get the most out of the program in […]