Wandilogong has successfully embedded River Detectives activity into the curriculum through their Sustainable Wandi program where learning about waterways complements food production, waste reduction initiatives and habitat creation. Watch the video to hear the highlights or read the full story here.
Video stories showcasing River Detective participants
The River Detectives program can be adapted to suit the needs of participating groups. You can find written and video stories here to ishowcase the variety of ways that participants have embedded the program into curriculum, leveraged off the program to achieve broader sustainability goals or completed innovative projects; Bridgewater PS, Stawell PS, Dean’s Marsh […]
Minyip and Rupanyup Kinders River Detectives Story
The program does not routinely deliver incursions to early childhood settings but in 2024 there was an opportunity for this to happen in the Wimmera CMA region. This story is a lovely showcase of the curiosity, passion and learning that can be ignited in our very young people by the smallest of creatures that live […]
Covenant College working with Landcare Story
Covenant College has worked closely with Batesford Fyansford Stonehaven Landcare for over a decade. For the past four years, the River Detectives program has value-added to their partnership. Their story is a great example of the benefits of strong collaboration with community groups. Watch the video to see the highlights or read their full story […]
Victory Christian College River Detectives Story
Victory Christian College is a large P-12 school in the North Central CMA region implementing the River Detectives program to boost their Environmental Science subject area and offer it as a VCE pathway subject to Years 9 and 10 students. Watch the video to hear their inspiring highlights or read the full story here !
River Detectives Achievements reports
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 achievements video or past videos; 2024 mid-year achievements video , 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 […]
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.
