About the Program

Background

Water — Learn it! Live it! (Water-LiLi) is a joint initiative of City West Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water. It consists of a suite of educational resources for teachers of Prep to Year 10, including:

curriculum resources
an accreditation program for schools to acknowledge their achievements
teacher professional development sessions

Curriculum Resource

Water-LiLi has produced a comprehensive curriculum resource for teachers of students in Prep to Year 10. It includes activities on the water cycle, properties of water, water conservation and more. With over 300 pages of information and activities, the resource can be downloaded here or you can obtain a hard copy by joining the Water-LiLi accreditation program.

Water-LiLi Accreditation Program

The Water-LiLi accreditation program provides schools with the opportunity to be recognised for their commitment to water conservation. After commiting to the program, schools work through five simple milestones to achieve accreditation in either the Bronze, Silver or Gold category.

Once your school commits to the program, your local Education Officer will document each milestone as you achieve it. Schools generally start their journey at Bronze and then progress through to Silver and Gold, although schools are welcome to remain on Bronze or Silver if they choose.

Upon accreditation, schools receive a sign for the front of their school as well as a framed Certificate of Accreditation. Click here to join today!

Teacher Professional Learning Sessions

Keep up to date with current water issues, water education initiatives and network with other educators. Water-LiLi runs free professional learning sessions throughout the year for teachers in Metropolitan Melbourne. Please contact your local Education Officer for more details.

Milestones

Criteria	Bronze	Silver	Gold
Commit to the Program	Principal signs the commitment letter and completes registration form.	Principal signs the commitment letter and completes registration form.	Principal signs the commitment letter and completes registration form.
Participate in Teacher Professional Learning	Attend a professional learning session presented by your local water retailer.	Present a professional learning session on water education.	Organise and host a professional learning session at your school.*
Incorporate Water Education into the Curriculum	Students study water in at least one year level.	Students study water in more than one year level.**	Students study water in all year levels.
Encourage Water Efficient Practices	Students and teachers monitor consumption and plan to improve water behaviours at school.	Students and teachers monitor consumption and implement changes to improve water behaviours at school.	Students and teachers create a whole school water plan.
Share your Knowledge and Experiences	Students share their knowledge and experiences with their year level.	Students share their knowledge and experiences with another year level.	Students share their knowledge and experiences with their whole school or local community.
Celebrate your Achievements	Students celebrate their achievements in one year level.	Students celebrate their achievements in more than one year level.	Students celebrate their achievements with the whole school or local community.

* must include at least one session on water
** a composite class is considered one year level unless they are studying different topics

Water - Learn it! Live it!

About the Program

About the Program