NSW Teachers School Newsletter

On Patrol with Community Education

We're bringing you all the latest beach and coastal education related news, programs and resources for NSW teachers and schools in our 'On Patrol' newsletter. Our motto at Community Education is to 'Engage, Educate and Empower' schools through our beach and water safety education programs. We have lots on offer and will be showcasing these through our quarterly newsletter.

What's in the current edition?

  • Meet our surf lifesaver Adrienne
  • World Drowning Prevention Day - July 25
  • Upcoming primary programs
  • Beach to Bush & Big Beach Week 2024
  • Fun Educational Resources
  • Fishy Fact! Ocean Acidification

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Learn more about beach and water safety for your students

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Primary Teaching Resources

Curriculum linked unit outlines with a 3 week staged based lesson plan for teachers to download.

Secondary Teaching Resources

Bring Surf Lifesaving into your classroom using our free tools and resources created for NSW secondary school teachers.

Behind the News with ABC

Prepare your students to stay safe on the beaches and in our waterways by embedding some of these BTN episodes in your classroom.

Beach to Bush (K-6)

Each year our volunteer lifesavers go "bush" to educate students about beach and water safety.

Annie & the Waves

A session just for our little ones...your children will meet our lifesavers virtually in these FREE 20-25 minutes interactive sessions.

Beach & Ocean Safety

Be prepared before you head to the beach and learn our useful tips to keep you, your family, your friends and your loved ones safe when you visit our beautiful coast!

School Holiday Activities Hub

SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! What sorts of things does your family like to do at the beach? Learn and play as you check out the family resources you can share with your children during the holidays. All resources are FREE and available for you to access on-line or to download.

Home Learning Resources

Home education resources for Primary & Secondary learnings