Resources for Schools

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Ryde Environmental Education Network (REEN)

REEN is an environmental network set up in 2007 by the City of Ryde to provide schools and their teachers with learning opportunities, tools, resources, ideas and support to embed sustainability across the school curriculum.  

This network is free to join and attend to all teachers within the Ryde LGA.

REEN Survey

We are conducting a short survey to get your feedback on the meetings and offerings from 2025 to assist us with future improvements and planning for the 2026/2027 program. Even if you did not attend a meeting this year, we would love to hear your thoughts on how the City of Ryde council can support you and your school with sustainability and environmental teaching modules.

Have Your Say

Survey closes 14 December 2025.

The REEN Term 1, 2026 meeting will be held in person on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, location and information will be provided closer to the date.
Remaining 2026 meeting dates will be added to the website on 19 December 2025 following the results of the above survey.

Meetings

2025

12 November 2025

• Agenda(PDF, 170KB)
• Minutes(PDF, 507KB)
• Attachment 1 - 2025 REEN Meeting(PDF, 2MB)
• Attachment 2 - ARL Presentation(PDF, 2MB)

2 September 2025

• Agenda(PDF, 484KB)
• Minutes(PDF, 245KB)

18 June 2025

• Agenda(PDF, 171KB)
• Minutes(PDF, 273KB)

5 March 2025

• Agenda(PDF, 163KB)
• Minutes(PDF, 302KB)

Past Agendas and Minutes

Visit the Previous meetings page to read past REEN agendas and minutes.

Resources

• Train the Trainer Waste Education Program - Designed to equip preschool and early learning educators with the right tools to educate their students in Waste avoidance and minimisation.
• Live Life Well @ School Presentation(PDF, 6MB) - Providing a whole school approach to nutrition and physical activity.
• Education for Sustainability and the Australian Curriculum Project(PDF, 1MB) - Final report for research phases 1 to 3. Prepared by the Australian Education for Sustainability Alliance.
• Eco-Schools Factsheet for Teachers(PDF, 396KB) - Term 1 information for NSW Schools.
• Eco-Schools Australia Program(PDF, 655KB) - Opportunities for schools and school networks.
• The City of Ryde has a surplus of lightly used D-ring binders. If your school has use for these binders, please contact us at reensub@ryde.nsw.gov.au.

I want to join REEN

If you would like to join REEN or are interested in receiving updates complete our Online Form below or email your details to reensub@ryde.nsw.gov.au. 

Register your interest

Find out more

For more helpful information view past Ryde Environmental Educations Network eNews and reports here or a range of websites under 'Resources for Teachers' located at the top of this page.

Should you have any further questions about REEN please email reensub@ryde.nsw.gov.au or call Council's Sustainability Programs Coordinator or Waste Communications Officer on 9952 8222.