2021 Program Impact Notes

ACES Summary: To date 324 Schools have had solar panels installed This equates to 24 MW of Solar capacity That’s around 54,622 solar panels! Average Impacts (calculated from the last

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Summer reads to stay inspired

In anticipation of the long summer break, we’ve put together a list of our favourite books of the year. Perfect for motivational beach/pool reading or mindful Christmas gifts. The Book

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School Spotlight: Bribie Island State Primary School

School Spotlight aims to highlight each and every one of the unique schools within the Solar Schools program. This month we’re off to Bribie Island on the northside of Brisbane.

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Sustainability Education Calendar (2021-2022)

NovemberWorld Vegan Day – 1stCOP26 – Glasgow Climate Change Conference – 1st to 12thOutdoor Classroom Day – 4th ​World Tsunami Awareness Day – 5thGarage Sale Trail – 6th – 21stInternational Day for Preventing the Exploitation

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More citizen science projects for students

Participation in citizen science projects is not only beneficial for research but improves our capacity to understand the world around us and strengthens our ability to make positive change. Building

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Green Screen: Essential climate documentaries

If you’re spending more time indoors due to the most recent lockdowns or just the cooler weather, why not catch-up on some of the best climate films and series. These

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School Spotlight: Strathpine West State School

School Spotlight aims to highlight each and every one of the unique schools within the Solar Schools program. This month we’re off to Strathpine, located in Moreton Bay on the

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Plastic Free July (and beyond)

Over the past ten years Plastic Free July has grown from a grassroots Australian concept into a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to

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Sustainable living, there’s an app for that

We’ve reached a stage where there is literally an app for almost everything, but what about helpful tools for a more sustainable lifestyle? Here are some of our favourite apps

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7 reasons why 2021 will be awesome

2021 is shaping up to be a fresh start and an energising year, but what exactly are we looking forward to at Solar Schools? Here are some of the most

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