Why green our schools?
Australia has 3.4 million full time school students in 9,562 schools across the country, with almost 280,000 teaching staff. A further 1.3 million students attend tertiary education facilities.
Many of these students and teachers spend each day in inefficient schools with environmentally inefficient classrooms, poor indoor air quality and limited access to daylight. Evidence and experience shows that this affects student health and learning, teacher morale and school operational costs - as well as the environment.
Read the GBCA Green Schools report that outlines the benefits of green schools, and shares the practical experience of ministers, education departments, principals and teachers in embracing the Green Star - Education rating tool.
In contrast, green schools provide:
