Council's Sustainability and Community Development teams have partnered to create the Schools Partnership Network which focuses on environmental education and youth issues in the City of Canada Bay.

The network offers hands-on educational experiences, such as student leadership mentoring, professional development workshops and incursions/excursions to schools within the City of Canada Bay. Topics on offer range from mental health and wellbeing, Indigenous education, gardening, litter reduction, energy, water, food and fashion.

Meetings are held once a term and are open to all principals, teachers, P&C of schools in the City of Canada Bay.

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To join the Schools Partnership Network or for further enquiry, please contact Council’s Environmental Sustainability Officer via email or call 9911 6555.

Network News and Upcoming Events

Free recycling and sustainability education resources are available for primary and secondary teachers, designed to engage students and support classroom learning. The materials focus on recycling, resource recovery, the circular economy, and making informed, sustainable choices. Featuring Australian Curriculum‑aligned lesson plans, the content places students and their ideas at the centre, empowering young people to take positive action through knowledge and best‑practice learning.

Free Online Course for Young People (Ages 14–24)

City of Canada Bay Council is sharing a great free opportunity for young people interested in leadership, health, and creating positive community impact.

The Health Hive, in partnership with the University of Sydney, has launched a short online course:
Foundations in Public Health Research and Advocacy for Young People

✅ Self-paced (approx. 3 hours)
✅ No experience needed
✅ Co-designed by young people
✅ Certificate + digital badge on completion

This course is ideal for students interested in student leadership, community projects, or health and social issues.

🔗 Enrol here: https://www.youthhealthhive.com/free-online-course

eSafety's professional learning covers the latest online safety research, case studies and teaching and support strategies. It aims to support educators and those who work with young people in school and other settings to integrate online safety into their teaching and learning programs and student wellbeing education.

Please note certificates of attendance are not issued for webinars. You will receive a webinar registration email with session details. Please check with your relevant regulatory authority for professional learning documentation requirements.

See upcoming training here: Professional learning | eSafety Commissioner

2025 Highlights

In 2025, there were 14 local schools who participated in network events.

Our meeting topics included:

  • Indigenous cultural education
  • Circular economy
  • Bushcare and citizen science
  • Gaming systems
  • Fostering intercultural and interfaith dialogue
  • Kitchen gardens
  • Gambling and gaming addiction

Network teacher members also had the opportunity to attend a Land, Sky and Water professional development day with Uncle Jimmy Smith