1. Rukuhia School An Enviroschool

2. Enviroschools Kaupapa Enviroschools have a sense of placeEnviroschools have a sense of place Enviroschools are participatoryEnviroschools are participatory Enviroschools have a sense of purposeEnviroschools have a sense of purpose

3. So what is an enviroschool? A school who has chosen to integrate education for, about and in the environment into the way of life of the whole school.A school who has chosen to integrate education for, about and in the environment into the way of life of the whole school.

4. Guiding Principles Sustainable CommunitiesSustainable Communities Environmental EducationEnvironmental Education Genuine Student ParticipationGenuine Student Participation Maori PerspectivesMaori Perspectives Respect for the diversity of people and culturesRespect for the diversity of people and cultures

5. So what are you going to see? Worms!Worms! Worm juiceWorm juice Worm CompostWorm Compost Recycled rubbishRecycled rubbish Recycling paperRecycling paper Our vege gardenOur vege garden A clean and tidy schoolA clean and tidy school

6. So what’s next? It’s up to the kids…It’s up to the kids… But we do need your help…But we do need your help… And we are going to check out some other enviroschools in our city.And we are going to check out some other enviroschools in our city.