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Burnaby Central Secondary 1906-2006 Burnaby School District

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability in Burnaby School District Since 2000, Burnaby School District has reduced energy use by 40% - saving more than $1,000,000 per year. Burnaby School District, in partnership with BC Hydro, is committed to leading the way in “green” initiatives- all powered by staff, students and the Board of Education.

As one of the first school districts in the province to implement an environmental policy, the district also has

3 LEED Gold designated capital projects and a LEED Gold designated retrofit.

BURNABY SCHOOL DISTRICT

YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY TEAM

Burnaby has made sustainability a priority throughout the district, a topic that concerns us all. Key to sustainability success to date has been the enthusiastic leadership of district students who continue to be a tremendous resource of skills, empowerment and inspiration as we move forward with district sustainability initiatives.

On March 25, the District hosted a unique event for its key environmental champions with more than 100 students, teachers and administrators sharing and celebrating the sustainability projects that are currently taking place in their respective schools. The day also included engaged discussion with guests from the City, District, Board and environmental youth organizations on what could be done better and what more can be done to minimize our impact on the environment.

Resources for Students & Families

Back to School Tips to Save Energy

The following websites are good sources of information to take action to help sustain the environment.

 

  • Waste Recycling
    Maintained by the students of Burnaby South Secondary School
  • Energy Conservation
    Maintained by the Green Machine at Cariboo Hill Secondary School.
  • Urban Agriculture
    Maintained by the students of Burnaby Mountain Secondary School.
Green Initiatives in Burnaby Schools

Staples Recycle for Education Program
Buckingham Elementary School, with support from their Parent Advisory Council, has registered for the Staples Recycle for Education Program. Everyone in the Buckingham school and in the community is encouraged to drop off used ink cartridges at the designated table at Buckingham. Recycling printer ink cartridges helps to support fund raising for the school. For more information visit http://www.recyclefored.ca/ New Window.

The BC Hydro Energy Detectives
K to Grade 3 Program New Window

Participating Schools in Burnaby:

  • Aubrey Elementary
  • Brentwood Park Elementary
  • Burnaby Online
  • Capitol Hill Elementary
  • Cascades Elementary
  • Clinton Elementary
  • Chaffey-Burke Elementary
  • Ecole Inman Elementary
  • Kitchener Elementary
  • Second Street Elementary
  • South Slope Elementary
  • Sperling Elementary
  • Taylor Park Elementary

 

Food and Composting at Burnaby Mountain Secondary New Window Photo Gallery
2009 Winner of the BC Green Games

 

Sustainable School Best Practice Guide Download PDF
Provided to help all K-12 schools take actions that support reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and outlines some environmental best practices for schools in areas of energy, waster, water, etc...

Opportunities for Students

Educational

Green Facilities Projects