Children at Campbelltown Council’s education and care services facilities will now also be able to learn about sustainability practices and how they can reduce wastage.
It’s part of a project called the Three Steps to Success Sustainability Framework, which was launched last week by Mayor George Brticevic.
It provides educators at council’s facilities with the tools needed to introduce children to sustainability concepts such as water quality and conservation, biodiversity, waste, sustainable food and smarter shopping and many more.
The framework also includes a number of practical and fun activities for kids to do that will educate them on sustainability and the environment such as experiments, plantings and building activities.
“It is important that children are introduced to sustainability through their early education so that they can be responsible custodians of our environment when they grow up,” Cr Brticevic said.
“Our education and care services staff will use this framework to further enhance teaching about sustainable practices and activities in our facilities in an engaging and fun way that will resonate with young children,” Cr Brticevic said.
“This framework also uses the wonderful and diverse natural environment that we have here in Campbelltown to help local kids understand the importance these practises have on our natural world.’’
Have your say on employment lands strategy
The community can now have their say on a draft Review of Employment Lands Strategy by October 30.
The document sets strategic directions for local employment land with the aim of providing more local jobs.
The draft strategy identifies existing and potential employment land uses and recommends a number of actions for council to take to increase the availability and capacity of employment lands and protect existing employment zones.
The draft Review of Employment Lands Strategy and background report are available on council’s website at overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au.
