Sustainable development aims to meet human needs in the present while preserving the environment so that these needs can also be met in the indefinite future. We all have an impact on the environment, economy and people of Australia. Through systems, thinking and behaviour change, our environment can be sustained for the communities of the future. It is imperative that our kindergarten and our community play a role now to invest in that future.
‘Everybody has a right to a world where everyone has the opportunity to benefit from a quality education and learn the values, behaviour and lifestyles required for a sustainable future and for positive societal transformation.’ (united nations decade of sustainability 2005- 2014)
At Bayview Kindergarten we are committed to:
- delivering a curriculum that is developed on the principles of environmental education for sustainability
- evaluating our strategies and actions to reduce our ecological footprint.
- showing respect, care and compassion for ourselves, others and our environment.
- promoting participation as an active and informed citizen through life long learning for a sustainable world.
- encouraging a wise use of resources.
- embracing creative and innovative approaches to environmental problems.
- embracing a litter free environment.
At Bayview Kindergarten we can contribute to a sustainable society by working together, respecting culture and country, customs, social and environmental values. Living sustainably and making environmentally responsible decisions will leave a positive legacy for future generations.
LINKS:
Soft plastic recycling through Coles and Woolworths. Redcycle
The Global Goals for sustainability development: https://www.globalgoals.org/
