Sustainable Schools

Green Adelaide’s full day educator’s forum is back for its 2nd year in 2025, to once again provide school and preschool educators with in-depth talks and workshops on how to bring sustainability education to the classroom.

In the second week of the October, discover how educators have embraced the wonders of nature, empowered young leaders, and collaborated with their communities.

You will learn from other local and interstate educators leading interactive workshops and presentations packed full of practical actions for your classroom, school and preschool. Peruse the offering of incursions and learning resources from other key sustainability education organisations.

The event will be fully catered, and a professional development certificate will be provided at the end of the event.

Full program to come, but in the meantime, we are offering exclusive early bird tickets!

• Early Bird $90 (general admission) Usually $130 
• Early Bird $65 (student low income) Usually $80 

To reflect Green Adelaide’s commitment to equity in access we’re offering First Nations People tickets at no-cost.  

These early bird prices won’t last long so get in quickly!

Get your tickets now!

Stay tuned for the full program release.

When: 9 October, 9am - 4pm.

Where: Adelaide Botanic High School.

Highlights on last year forum.

Our 2024 educator's forum was a wonderful day that brought teachers from all over the state to the Adelaide Botanic High School for a jam-packed day of talks and exchanging ideas on how sustainability and nature can be embedded into the classroom. Here’s a snapshot of what the day entailed.

Key Speakers & Insights

• Thea Stinear from education resource organisation Cool.org inspired attendees to teach critical environmental issues with hope and action.

• Director of Learning at Wesley College, in Melbourne, Cameron Paterson emphasised adaptability, innovation, and the importance of student well-being and community engagement.

• Harry, a member of the South Australian Youth Environment Council, shared how supportive teachers ignited his passion for the environment.

• Natalie Jonas from the Department for Education introduced the Learn and Thrive curriculum, showcased opportunities for sustainability education and student empowerment.

Educator Contributions

18 local educators shared their expertise on:

• Integrating sustainability into the curriculum

• Engaging students meaningfully

• Building supportive school communities

Interactive Experiences

Attendees explored engaging displays from:

• Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE)

• Nature Play SA

• KESAB Environmental Solutions

• Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium

• Participants connected with over 100 like-minded educators.

• The event featured exploration of Kaurna language and culture.

• A tour of the five-star green building at Adelaide Botanic High School offered inspiration and practical ideas.

Lasting Impact

“Events like this don’t just offer knowledge; they reaffirm my belief that through education, we can shape a generation deeply connected to nature and driven to make a difference. The future of sustainability is not just hopeful – it’s already in motion.”
— Gulash, forum attendee

Stay tuned for the release of the full 2025 program.