Celebrate the 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
Webinar: River Detectives and ResourceSmart Schools program crossovers
Learn about how the River Detectives program can help schools achieve water, biodiversity and waste RSS modules so the two programs can work smarter, not harder!
River Detectives achievements videos
Sit back and be proud of all that River Detectives achieves across the state by viewing the 2024 mid-year achievements video or the 2023 achievements video.
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 !