THINK + ACT + SHARE = CHANGE!

 

REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL NOW TO BE INVOLVED IN TERM 3  

What is the Green Lane Diary?

 

The Green Lane Diary is a curriculum linked education program designed by environmental educators to help children become aware of the stresses our planet confronts and how sustainable living can make a difference.

 

This project was launched by Green Cross Japan 11 years ago. Over 600,000 Japanese students have participated since 1999 and we are proud to introduce the Green Lane Diary in Queensland in 2010, and across Australia in future years.  

 

Green Cross Japan receive a 2009 'National Energy Globe Award' for The Green Lane Diary initiative.

 

The diary helps shift budding environmental values developed through learning, into practical eco-friendly activities in kids' everyday lives.   

 

By keeping a record of their ecological activities and discoveries every day in Term 3, young people broaden their horizons and help to make their homes, schools and communities more sustainable.

 

The diaries are then judged and the best Green Lane Diary heroes will celebrate with their family at a special event in November this year. 

 

Their stories will feature in the 2011 version of the diary to inspire other kids!

 

To hear about how this project will come alive, watch Brisbane's leading environmental teacher Miranda Mason discuss her passion for Green Lane Diary.

 

Who is it for?

 

In 2010 Green Cross Australia will pilot the Green Lane Diary to 10,000 Queensland students from around 200 demographically diverse schools.

 

All Queensland students in Years 5-7 are invited to participate in the pilot, and teachers are encouraged to express their interest in being involved below.

 

The program will be expanded nationally in 2011.

 

Over the next five years we will scale the program nationally to reach 55,000 students across Australia.

 

What does it cost?

 

It is free!  Students visit the website weekly, which will have lots of tips and information to help.  Teachers will be provided with lesson plans, project and assessment ideas to help in their classroom.

 

How do I get my school involved?   Register your school now. Simply email your name, school, number of students, your contact number and email address, to info@greencrossaustralia.org and we'll be in touch to confirm your details!

Supporters of the Green Lane Diary in Australia

 

Green Cross Australia is proud that SIGG, the 100-year-old Swiss water bottle company that prides itself on environmental quality, is a Foundation Corporate Supporter for our 2010 diary initiative. SIGG is a member of "1% for the Planet" and contributes 1% of its revenue towards environmental causes. We feel very lucky that in Australia they have chosen to support this initiative.

 

Green Cross Australia welcomes philanthropic and corporate support for this initiative. Read more about how your organisation can contribute, or you can contact Green Cross Australia directly.