Term Three Seasonal Learning
The days are getting longer and spring is in sight! The start of the term is still a great time get trees and plants in the ground for your biodiversity projects and you can spend some time analysing your school's waste systems during Plastic Free July or share your favourite nature books during School Library Week. Later in the term there are opportunities to connect with and give back to te taiao during Conservation Week, Bee Aware month, Bird of the Year and Clean up Week.
Click on the bold headings below to access resources, websites and more information about these events.
Week 1 - 3
Plastic Free July
Find information specific to Aotearoa NZ on the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Facebook page.
Providers who can support your journey to reduce plastic include:
Sustainable Coastlines - Litter Intelligence programme
Week 4
4 - 8 August School Library Week
Find inspiration in our Spotlight: Nature Books: Storytelling, Curiosity and Empathy
Week 8
1 - 7 September Conservation Week
The theme for this year's event is 'taking action for nature' and the DOC website has a fantastic range of conservation education resources.
September is Bee Aware Month
Find ideas for learning about bees and more in our Kōanga | Spring Inspiration Spotlight
Week 10
15 - 28 September Bird of the Year Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau
Forest and Bird's annual event turns 20 this year! Check the official website regularly for updates on this year's candidates (current information is still from the 2024 competition).
14 - 20 September Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Use the ‘Te Reo Māori’ filter in our Resource Catalogue to find resources that are bilingual or available only in te reo Māori.
End of Term - School Holidays
19 - 25 September Keep NZ Beautiful Clean Up Week
You can register your school, centre or group to receive support and resources.
28 September World Rivers Day
Even though this event falls in the school holidays this year, you could use this international day of awareness as an excuse to explore your local awa or take part in a freshwater education programme during Term 3 or 4.
