Dear Sail-World reader,
Welcome to the June update.
Environmental Educator Award
Simon McMillan, the recipient of the 2008 award is almost half way through his Kaikorai catchment project in Dunedin, with success so far. With the help of Enviroschools, Simon has formed links with local schools and is helping teachers' understand how to test their own water quality. Simon has secured funding for collaborative work with councils, schools, organisations and the public, to engage all stakeholders in the Kaikorai catchment. In addition, Simon has also been working with Otago University students to contirbute and present information on the environmental quality of the area.
Applications are now open for the 2009 Sir Peter Blake Environmental Educator Award. Primary, Intermediate and Secondary school teachers with a passion for the environment, and who are seeking to further their professional development in the area of environmental project work and/or research in a marine or a coastal setting, are recommended to apply. Further details and an application form can be found by ::clicking this link::
New Zealand Leadership Week
In partnership with Leadership New Zealand, Excelerator and the New Zealand Institute of Management we are working together to promote New Zealand Leadership Week. With the aim to raise awareness of both the importance and impact that great leadership makes, and also showcase the work that is being done to develop leadership capability in New Zealand. For a timetable of 2008 events ::click here for more details::
Hillary Leadership Programme
If you want to get more involved in understanding and developing your own leadership skills, the Hillary Leadership Programme is now open for senior leaders, for more information ::see the Excelerator website::
World Environment Day
Hosted by the Ministry for the Environment, June 5th celebrated World Environment Day, themed with reducing carbon emissions to help reduce the impacts on global warming. Many events were held over the week, including Tourism Auckland's beach clean up at four locations on Motuihe Island. Supported by 360degrees Discovery who transported the 20 adults, who scour the shores of this unique conservation island, the group was amazed at the 16 bags of rubbish collected for this offshore bush environment. It's still evident there is more work to be done!
Schools and communities are still active in the first month of winter as beach clean ups continue despite grey and wet days.
Green tip for the month
Since we have been having difficulties with our server, its opportune to mention how computer servers chew through a lot of energy. The more files saved, the longer back up will take using lots of energy. So spring clean your files and save the earth.
Kind regards, Vicki, Laura and Lisa
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