Celebrating sustainability leaders in education

The Sustainability Victoria ResourceSmart Schools Awards recognise teachers and students leading the way in sustainability.

This year’s theme, ‘Legendary Legacies – what will you leave behind?’ underscores the impact of their efforts. 

Bank First is proud to continue our sponsorship of the Teacher of the Year awards, celebrating teachers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in sustainability.

Primary Teacher of the Year: Gill Davey, Sarah Chamings and Erin Salm, Epsom Primary School 

Gill, Sarah and Erin have embedded sustainability into the school’s curriculum and lead a group of 36 students known as the Green Magpies. Together, the teachers and students model sustainability practices at Epsom Primary School. 

The Green Magpies lead practical initiatives around the school like keeping track of bins, the worm farm and the vegetable gardens. The group shares sustainability information with their peers and last year even delivered a speech to the Minister for Climate.