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Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Education 2017

What we have achieved

How NRM Education delivered on the 5 main program objectives in 2017

244 instances of schools and preschools achieving progress to embed EfS in their site culture (activity spread across 108 schools and preschools)708 instances of face to

face or phone/email support

to 1861 educators and 2475 students from 258 schools to support progress to embed EfS

40,419 instances of individuals engaged in EfS progress events at schools and preschools supported by NRM Education (staff: 2189 instances; students: 24,596 instances: parents: 13,519 instances; general community: 115 instances).

436 schools and preschools engaged with NRM Education.

1 Embedding Education for Sustainability (EfS) in schools and preschools

Major achievements of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Education program in 2017The full report is available at www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/adelaidemtloftyranges/home

The NRM Education program’s vision is for all schools and preschools to work with their communities to develop knowledge, practical skills and values to live sustainably.

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3 cluster groups supporting school and preschool staff sharing, networking and professional learning meeting at least twice per year

1139 instances of educators building skills, collaborating and sharing approaches and resources at

74 professional development events involving

212 schools

41 schools and preschools documenting sustainability initiatives in their School Environmental Management Plan

480 instances of face to face or phone/email support to 1401 educators from 214 schools to assist implementation of EfS

2 Skilling and motivating school and preschool staff to implement Education for Sustainability

Teacher response to 2017 survey: “Having access to an NRM Education Officer

has kept a continual focus on this area and increased the involvement of other colleagues in this area of the curriculum

so I would say thank you for this service.”

204 instances of Youth Voice-related support activities (on site, via phone and email) to 998 students and 508 staff to support achievement of EfS progress

89 students from 19 schools attending Youth Voice clusters to network, share and develop leadership skills

3 Empowering young people to create change in their schools, preschools and community

53 students from 41 schools across the state involved in the Youth Environment Council

59 schools and preschools, with students as partners or drivers,

achieving 94 progress events to embed EfS

“I have developed my confidence and voice projection. I never saw myself as a leader, but I have received a wealth of encouragement from Youth Environment Council members and other mentors. This is a huge gain from my 4 years spent in the council.”

Michéla, Youth Environment Council member 2017

107 progress events to embed EfS achieved at 53 schools and preschools with the broader community as partners or participants

4 Encourage schools and preschools to work with their communities on local sustainability initiatives

138 instances of behaviour change in the community as a result of school initaiatives reported by 50 teacher survey responders (2017 teacher survey).


214 partnership engagement activities (events, resources and projects co-delivered, support activities) involving 30 partners; engaging 1495 teachers, 1616 students and 492 parent/community members from 90 schools

5 Deliver a high-quality program based on the latest research and evaluation

65 new resources developed (includes case studies, teacher packs, web pages and ID charts)

Top 10 program support activities rated as ‘highly useful’ by majority of teachers accessing the activities (range between 64% and 75% of teachers reporting in 2017 teacher survey)

13,898 community members engaged at field days, community talks and shows

“It is fantastic to be able to access the resources you have available for free loan. I also use and appreciate a lot of your online resources and links.”

Teacher response to 2017 survey

‘NRM Education has been an exceptional external partner, working extensively with the Department for Education (DfE) so that its curriculum materials, resources and projects are well aligned to our current departmental priorities. The benefits of this collaboration are recognised and valued by DfE, school leaders and teachers.

They have been a key resource for the STEM Student Ambassador project, using student voice to enhance the quality and authenticity of environmental education and closely linking to learning areas and the Cross Curriculum Priority of Sustainability in the Australian Curriculum. The depth of expertise and knowledge that its education officers bring, assists and enables teachers to extend and

challenge student learning.’

Brenton Willson, Leadership Development, Department for Education

Highlights from host organisations

The NRM Education program is funded by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges (AMLR) Natural Resources Management Board. The program is delivered by staff hosted at The Barossa Council, KESAB environmental solutions, and the cities of Marion, Onkaparinga, and Salisbury through an investment in 2017 of $1.25 million. Co-investment by schools, preschools and universities in sustainability initiatives that same year is conservatively estimated at $1,891,086 (direct and in-kind investment).

Partnerships are a key ingredient to the success of NRM Education. In addition to the staff relationships with the host organisations listed on the left, collaboration has also occurred with the Department for Education, Catholic Education South Australia, Lutheran Education, Flinders University, University of South Australia, Nature Play SA and 19 other organisations in 2017.

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“Teachers of students involved in growing seedlings for the Pinery Fire Schools Revegetation Project repeatedly affirm the value of such hands-on learning for the students involved. Barossa schools are keen to be involved again next year in this worthwhile community project, which not only greens the landscape but which also helps heal emotional wounds from the fire.”

Chris Hall, NRM Education Officer hosted by The Barossa Council

“I have nothing but praise for their approachability, professionalism and ‘can do’ approach. Thanks NRM Ed.”

Teacher response to 2017 NRM Education survey

The Barossa Council

OutcomesEight schools from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges (AMLR) region have come together in the Pinery Fire Schools Revegetation Project to grow 1700 local native seedlings for affected families and landholders from the 2015 Pinery Fire.

Within The Barossa Council

337 staff and

369 students engaged from

17 schools and preschools through 86 instances of support events (includes teacher professional development, site visits and planning support)

Contribution across AMLR region

instances of support to 113 schools and preschools, 403 staff, and 820 students

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“The students were really excited to create a space that was going to be useful for butterflies and caterpillars, and gained real-world skills in visualising and designing a successful garden.”

Sam Ryan NRM Education Officer hosted by City of Marion

“Sam was terrific. Helpful suggestions and linked us to further resources and advice as to how to proceed with our plan”,


City of Marion

OutcomesSupported development of a butterfly garden and learning program at Clovelly Park Primary School. A buddy class of older and younger students received mentoring from NRM Education Officer Sam Ryan to research local butterflies, identify their habitat needs and develop a project plan and grant application to create the garden space.

Within City of Marion

250 staff and


22 schools and preschools through 42 instances of support events (includes teacher professional development, site visits, planning support)

Contribution across AMLR


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“The exciting thing about OBBY in Christies is seeing children and their parents doing activities developed by the community in their local natural areas –connecting with their ‘big backyard’.”

Sophie Rogers, NRM Education Officer hosted by City of Onkaparinga

“I have worked with Sophie Rogers for a number of years with site support and through workshops she runs in our area. Absolutely fantastic ongoing and practical support. Sophie is approachable, genuinely interested in assisting and always reliable as well as very knowledgeable.”


City of Onkaparinga

OutcomesNRM Education with the City of Onkaparinga and other partners launched the Christies Our Big Back Yard (OBBY) ’Fifty Things to do in Christies before you are 12’ with maps of where to do it. The launch was attended by over 300 people and officials from the Christies Beach area.

Within City of Onkaparinga

953 staff and


66 schools and preschools through 239 instances of support events (includes teacher professional development, site visits, planning support)



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“Engaging in long term learning in a local wild space has allowed the students of Burton Primary the time to recognise an issue or problem that they would like to investigate and the impetus to do something about it. You can see the students are highly engaged in learning, they care about the environmental assets within their community and they are enjoying applying theory learnt in the classroom to practical outdoor learning.”

Julian Marchant NRM Education Officer hosted by City of Salisbury

City of Salisbury

OutcomesCollaborated with the University of South Australia to support the pilot of the Water Literacies program, which is an outdoor learning project, connecting schools to local marine and/or aquatic environments. NRM Education provided educational resources and knowledge to teaching staff and students at school and in the field. Through this project students gained skills in public speaking, debate, community engagement and development, advocacy and pride in their neighbourhood.

Within City of Salisbury

553 staff and 337 students engaged from 32 schools and preschools through 50 instances of support events. (includes teacher professional development, site visits, planning support)

Contribution across AMLR

of support to 148 schools and

preschools, 547 staff, and 791 students

151 instances

Photo: Students immersed themselves in Grey Mangroves as part of a NRM Education-led visit to the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary


“Teachers found these food garden sessions really engaging; especially the school garden tours, guest speakers, and tips and tricks about how to grow food with students.”

Dani Austin, NRM Education Officer hosted by KESAB

“Steve Walker has been very supportive in helping to develop and workshop ideas about integrating our school garden and outdoor spaces into classroom learning.”

Teacher response to 2017 survey

KESAB environmental solutions

OutcomesNRM Education staff hosted at KESAB partnered with community development staff from the City of Holdfast Bay and City of West Torrens to deliver a series of four professional development sessions for educators. The sessions focussed on managing and utilising school food gardens in learning programs.

AMLR contribution

2321 staff and

860 students from 253 schools supported through 462 activities by NRM Education staff (includes teacher professional development, site visits, planning support)


training events for 682 educators and 51 students from 96 schools.

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Where to nextThe NRM Education team will continue to deliver on the government priority of Nature Education using Education for Sustainability as the best practice delivery model that creates lasting change in schools and preschools. Evidence based approach priorities for the coming 2 years are:

• supporting educators to increase their use of national

parks for education program delivery

• building support amongst site leaders for Education

for Sustainability and increase understanding of the

benefits for staff, students and communities

• partnerships with the tertiary sector to increase student

teachers’ capacity to deliver nature education and

Education for Sustainability

• focus on schools as community hubs increasing

engagement of parents in the learning of their

children, and develop student leaders who have the

entrepreneurial skills to lead change and address issues

in their local community.

Visit www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au /adelaidemtloftyranges to view the full report. Just search for 2017 NRM Education report.

For more information, to discuss collaboration or access services contact

Matt Cattanach NRM Education Regional Coordinator [email protected] or 0417 489 174

*Education for Sustainability is the focus for NRM Education’s program delivery with benefits including; parent and community engagement, opportunities for student entrepreneurialism and leadership, empowers education institutions to develop their own priorities and focus in relation to sustainability, leads to practical environmental outcomes and makes learning relevant and meaningful through children exploring and solving real world issues.

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