Blue Mountains City Council

School Environment Network

The Blue Mountains School Environment Network was launched in Term 3 2005 as a joint initiative of the Sustainable Schools program and the Education for Sustainability program of Blue Mountains City Council.

The network meets on the third Wednesday of each new term and provides teachers and council with opportunities for staff development and networking on environmental issues.

Newsletters are sent to each school in the first week of each new term, and may be downloaded at right. Copies are sent to the Principal, Contact Teacher and the P&C.

Please contact Robbie Beale if you wish to be on the mailing list. 

Key Teacher Contact:
Richard Zoglmeyer
Winmalee Public School
(02) 4754 1574
richard.zoglmeyer@det.nsw.edu.au

Key Council Contact:
Mistral de Montfort (available Tuesday to Thursday)
Sustainability Education Project Officer
(02) 4780 5839
mdemontfort@bmcc.nsw.gov.au 

16th Annual School Environment Awards 2010

This year the awards were held at Warrimoo Public School on 26 November 2010. It has been the tradition for the previous year's Sustainable School to host the ceremony, and Blue Mountains City Council would like to thank Warrimoo Public School for their time, energy and generosity, which helped make the day so enjoyable for everyone.

Students were entertained by Warrimoo Public School Students who gave a drumming performance, and by Wanda the Wombat from National Parks and wildlife Service who came to celebrate 10 years of World Heritage in the Blue Mountains. After the ceremony students participated in a drumming workshop and a lot of fun was had by all.

The ceremony was attended by the Mayor Daniel Myles as well as Councillors Chris Van der Kley and Howard McCallum.

Blue Mountains City Council would like to thank all of the sponsors of the 2010 School Environment Awards:

  • Aussie Solar
  • Blue Mountains Conservation Society
  • Blue Mountains Sustainable Gardens
  • Eco Choices
  • Grasshopper Environmental Services
  • Youth Hostel Association

This year's winners are:

  • Sustainable School Award: Blackheath Public School
  • Giant Dragonfly Achievement - Silver: Warrimoo Public School
  • Giant Dragonfly Achievement - Bronze: Blackheath Public School
  • Environmental Education Award: Katoomba High School
  • Planning Project Award - Runner Up: Wentworth Falls Public School
  • Planning Project Award: Lapstone Public School
  • Waste Management Award: Wentworth Falls Public School
  • Kitchen Garden Award - Runner Up: Warrimoo Public School
  • Kitchen Garden Award: Winmalee Public School