NSBHS Environmental Management Plan

The NSBHS SEMP was created using the Sustainableschools NSW website -
http://www.sustainableschools.nsw.edu.au/ - this website, a joint project of DET (Department of Education and Training) and DECC (Department of Conservation and Climate Change) has information on how you can work towards making your school community environmentally sustainable - including the "SEMP builder".

PDF download: SEMP

School management and planning (including curriculum) priorities

The NSBHS Strategic Plan 2007-2009 recognises the following core values:

• provision of excellence in teaching and learning
• provision of high quality and broad ranging academic, cultural, sporting and social opportunities
• development of independence, fulfillment, leadership and social responsibility
• valuing and developing the school's traditions, while supporting change for improvement
• encouraging our community to support the future directions of the school

The Plan prioritises the following strategic directions for 2007-2009

• encouragement and recognition of personal best
• consistent structures and policies across the school
• addressing underachievement
• teaching and learning

The SEMP therefore reflects both our core values and strategic directions and will be fully integrated into management prorities by 2010

Issues

Energy

Outcomes

1. Reduction in energy consumption
2. Increase in use of renewable energy sources both from the energy grid and through the installation of solar panels

Indicators

• Reduction in energy use ascertained by analysis of energy bills
• Use of Green Energy providers
• Solar panels installed

Time Frame
2007-2010

Action Plan

Strategy Action Indicator Timeframe Resources Responsibility Audit energy usage Biennial environmental audit incorporated into science, mathematics and English programmes SET; SEG 2007-2010 North Sydney Council; SCRAP; school community SET; SEG; HODs Encourage energy saving practices Maximise use of natural sources of light Minimise use of artificial light Determine sources of heat loss and natural ventilation in all rooms Minimise use of air conditioners, fans and heaters Maximise use of natural ventilation e.g. windows, doors Maximise use of roof insulation all students and staff 2007-2010 SEG SEG; SET; all staff Retrofit energy appliances Audit and retrofit appliances SET 2009-2010 Government funding SET, HODs Use alternate energy Investigate roof access to solar, wind energy Install solar panels Install wind turbines SET 2008-2010 Government funding SET

Water

Outcomes

1. Reduction in water use from mains system
2. Increase in on site water collection
3. Reduction in production and impact of storm water

Indicators

• Reduction in water use through analysis of water meters and bills
• Installation of water tanks
• Analysis of storm water through drain inspection

Time Frame
2007-2010

Action Plan

Strategy Action Indicator Timeframe Resources Responsibility Audit water usage Biennial environmental audit incorporated into science, mathematics and English programmes SET, SEG 2008-2010 North Sydney Council; SCRAP; school community SET; SEG Encourage water saving practices Installation of "turn it off" plates in bathrooms SEG, SET 2008 Metal plates SEG, SET Retrofit water appliances Retrofit appliances SET 2009 Government funding SET Harvest rainwater Installation of rainwater tanks to supplement existing SET 2008-2010 Government funding SET

Biodiversity

Outcomes

1. Increase biodiversity

Indicators

• Increased number of endemic and/ or native plants
• Use of artificial hollows by old growth dependent animal species
• Greater neighbour awareness of impact of feral species on native animal species

Time Frame
2007-2010

Action Plan

Strategy Action Indicator Timeframe Resources Responsibility Undertake grounds planning Supplement existing planning with input from SET, SEG SET 2008-2010 Best practice guidelines from government and non-government organisations SET Monitor existing grounds projects Request input in planning SET 2008-2010 SET, executive Develop a wildlife / bushland corridor through the school Plant and maintain endemic species Install artificial hollows in existing trees SEG 2007-2010 North Sydney Council SEG, SET

Materials: purchase

Outcomes

1. Minimisation of environmental impact of goods purchased by school, including social impact

Indicators

• Goods purchased have been evaluated for ecological and social impacts of production; energy efficiency; durability; ability to be reused and recycled

Time Frame
2007-2010

Action Plan

Strategy Action Indicator Timeframe Resources Responsibility Audit materials purchased and used SET 2008-2010 SASS; HODs; Executive Buy environmentally friendly products Purchase of appliances/ equipment with minimal environmental impact, changing suppliers if appropriate SASS, HODs, SET 2008-2010 Product information relating to environmental impact SASS, HODs, Executive, SET

Materials: reduction and reuse

Outcomes

1. Reduction in use of materials Increase in reuse and recycling of materials

Indicators

• Analysis of bills for purchase of materials
• Analysis of data relating to reuse of materials
• Analysis of bills for recycling of materials

Time Frame
2007-2010

Learning spaces

Creation of quiet, shaded spaces in the school grounds

Outcomes

1. Creation of shaded outdoor learning spaces for individuals, small groups and classes

Indicators

• Learning spaces built and utilised

Time Frame
2008-2010

Networking

Outcomes

1. Consolidation of existing partnerships and networks
2. Creation of new partnerships and networks
3. Increased awareness and participation within and beyond the NSBHS community

Indicators

• Increased involvement of school and wider community

Time Frame
2007-2010

Integration into NSBHS curricula

Integration of SEMP across the curricula

Outcomes

1. All Faculties share responsibility for SEMP implementation

Indicators

• NSBHS Faculties recognise, and share responsibility for, SEMP outcomes

Time Frame
2010

Integration into NSBHS planning and management processes

SEMP is an integral component of NSBHS planning and management

Outcomes

1. SEMP is an integral component of NSBHS planning and management (needs a rewrite)

Indicators

• SEMP implementation is entrenched in NSBHS planning and management, independent of individual expertise and/or commitment

Time Frame
2009

Actions to promote and celebrate progress

• Reported in the school annual report
• Regular updates in the school newsletter
• Stories for local media: newspapers, television or radio
• Relevant displays and events at school
• Showcased on the school website
• Awards or badges for those involved
• Promoted at school assemblies
• Grants and competitions applied for