From habitat creation to promoting sustainable habits, the 2025 Eco Schools Grants program recipients have been awarded for the innovative ways they plan to promote environmental sustainability. 

These school projects promise to inspire the community and demonstrate the incredible potential of grassroots efforts in shaping a sustainable future. By leveraging creativity and education, these initiatives aim to make a lasting impact on both students and the environment.

Check out the winners and their programs below for inspiring ways you can create a greener future. 

Eco Schools Grants Award recipients:

Barrenjoey High School 
has received $2,000 to transform its Inclusive Learning Unit into a thriving accessible eco garden. This project aims to raise awareness about sustainability issues while improving students' connection with nature and supporting their wellbeing. 
With plans for bush regeneration, habitat creation, wicking bed gardens, a worm farm, and professional development for staff, the initiative promises to be a helpful step toward ecological stewardship and education.

Kinma Primary School 
has been granted $1,950 to develop a dynamic community garden that will act as a hub for teaching sustainability and healthy food practices. Students will gain hands-on experience in growing food, understanding food security, exploring life cycles, and learning about the vital role of living creatures in the ecosystem. 

This vibrant garden will also foster meaningful connections with the community and local organisations.

Kambora Public School
has been awarded $2,000 to bring an Eco-Sensory Garden to life. The Garden will serve as an immersive classroom for studying plant biology, sustainability, and the critical role of pollinators, offering students a unique view on environmental education.

These grants are part of a program that has been fostering innovative environmental projects since 2017, focusing on crucial areas such as bush regeneration, carbon reduction, waste management, sustainability education, and water conservation.