Our primary school program teaches children about water and why it’s our most important natural resource.
Designed and led by experienced educators, our primary school programs are fun, interactive and linked to the national curriculum.
Choose from one of the following programs or talk to us about developing an informative and engaging water presentation to suit your desired learning outcomes.
Our experienced educators know how to make water fun for young children.
This introductory program will teach your prep students the basics about water and why it’s our most important natural resource.
When you book the prep starter program for your school, you get:
a 45-minute presentation given by one of our water experts (can be done online or face-to-face in the classroom).
Our prep–grade 3 program uses role play to teach your students about the water cycle, including precipitation, clouds, the sun and rain.
They also hear the story of Donna the Water Droplet as she journeys through the different stages of rain.
Our prep–grade 3 program includes:
a 45-minute incursion (can be done online or face-to-face in the classroom)
resources to help students continue their learning after the program.
Dive deeper into water education with our grade 3 - 6 program.
Topic 1 - Sustainable practices
Students investigate climate change, explore past, present and future water use and analyse ways in which individuals and the wider community could improve water sustainability. Students also learn about local and global environmental programs to support water sustainability and develop hands-on citizen scientist skills to test the health of a local water way.
Topic 2 - Water for health
Students follow the journey of water through our bodies using a human model and discover why water is the healthiest drink. They also learn about the different foods that contribute to water consumption and overall health.
Our grade 3 - 6 program includes:
a 45-minute incursion (can be done online or face-to-face in the classroom)
resources to help students continue their learning after the program.
How to book
Ready to get your kids learning about water? Complete our online form to book the primary program or email our education team to discuss how the program could be tailored for your school.
SWEP is a Victorian Government initiative that enables schools to track their water usage and detect leaks using data logger technology - saving water and money.
