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Thankyou to our volunteers – Important

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

It’s National Volunteer Week and although you participate in the River Detectives program as part of your paid teaching role, we sincerely appreciate that you have willingly volunteered to adopt the River Detectives program into the curriculum and involve your students in the journey of learning about waterways. Schools are busy places and the curriculum is […]

First Nations Perspectives webinar TODAY – Important

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Nicole Howie | 1 Comment All Regions

Apologies for the late notice River Detectives but I’ve just been made aware of a great opportunity this afternoon. Our friends at Junior Landcare are hosting a webinar on the new series of Junior Landcare curriculum linked learning activities focussing on all Australians developing a deeper understanding of First Nations perspectives. The River Detectives program strives […]

River Detectives and Reconciliation Week 2022 – Important

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

This update comes to you to assist with Term Two program planning . . . . Reconciliation Week is an important event on the cultural calendar, this year celebrated May 27 to June 3 with the theme ‘Be Brave – Make Change’. It is a challenge to all Australians— individuals, families, communities, organisations and government—to Be […]

River Detectives 2022 off to a great start ! – Important

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Hi everyone, I’d like to officially welcome you to the River Detectives program for 2022. Be proud that you are one of 97 schools from across the state educating our future environmental leaders with thousands of students learning about waterway and catchment health. Introductory workshops are being rolled out across the state and we hope […]