Enviro School

Tirimoana School is an Enviro School. At Tirimoana School we are committed to a partnership between students, staff and parents to develop environmental practices in the school community. We are also committed to developing an awareness of environmental and conservation issues. We aim to develop a sense of inclusion and respect for each other and our environment, and to acknowledge the unique species found in our Waitakere area. As part of our Enviro Schools programme we will develop sustainable use of resources.

Enviro Schools
Tirimoana School is registered with the Auckland Regional Council Enviro Schools Programme. Each year we have an Enviro Group with representatives from children, staff and the community. This committee is currently facilitated by Mrs Louise Graham.

In 2003 the school was awarded a Bronze Enviro Award.
In 2004 the school was awarded a Silver Enviro Award.
The school aim is to achieve Green-Gold Enviro status in 2009.

Current Initiatives

• Maintenance and extension of the native garden area, “Te Rakau Whenua”.
• Installation of water wise conservation measures and participation in the WaterWise Programme, sponsored by Waitakere City Council.
• Installation of photovoltaic solar panels to produce solar electricity, sponsored by Genesis Energy.
• Participation in the Te Atatu South Travelwise Project to reduce road traffic at school and to encourage Walking School Bus routes, sponsored by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA).
• Completion of the Envirogarden where children can plant, tend and harvest vegetables.

Useful links related to environmental education
Enviroschools
Recycle Waste
The Recycling Operators of New Zealand
New Zealand Association for Environmental Education
Project Twin Streams