Planning a unit about water?

Take the opportunity to consult with us in the planning stage. We can provide background resources for teachers, in service sessions to learn more about the topic and information about related education programs offered locally.

For an understanding of the units of volumes of water >click here.

Teachers’ Information pack

We tailor information packs including brochures about the water industry, history of water supply, water audits and water conservation to suit.  Some of these may be available as class sets or even one per student.

School Visits

We can tailor classroom presentations and activities to suit all age groups on topics such as water provision, wastewater treatment,water conservation, water quality and many other issues relating to water.

For further information on any aspect of the Coliban Water education program, please contact Coliban Water’s Education Officer at > click here or telephone on 1300 363 200.

Coliban Water's Engineering role play activity

Taps and Toilets is an educational, hands-on engineering design game which engages students in a 'real-life' problem solving exercise.

The transportation of water through pipesis central to Coliban Water's role and is essential to facilitate water security for our towns in North Central Victoria.

Using small sections of coloured straws on a map, students work in teams to design three water systems for a hypothetical community.

Each student group must minimize costs and follow environmental planning guidelines while 'constructing' potable (drinking) water, sewerage and recycled water systems.

The activity supports the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, in particular the strand of Physical, Personal and Social Learning in the domain of Interpersonal Development where the Level 3 and 4 standards for the 'Working in Teams' dimension are directly addressed.

Our Education officer is available to visit schools in the Coliban Water region and can deliver the game to students.

A curriculum pack for each classroom teacher as well as all student materials such as maps, straws and instructions sheets will all be provided.

If you would like to find out more information or make arrangements to have 'Taps and Toilets' brought free of charge to your school, please contact > click here.

Challenge your students to become Coliban Watersaurus Shower Saver Challenge Super Savers!

The Shower Saver Challenge has been developed by Coliban Water to assist in educating children in grades 3 to 6 about the value of water and the ways in which they personally can make a real difference in saving water, particularly by shortening their time in the shower.

The Shower Saver Challenge is now being offered as an ongoing activity as part of Coliban Water's education program. The Challenge can be conducted as a 'stand alone' activity or used to support a water conservation or sustainability theme in your classroom.

Coliban Water will provide all materials:

• Teachers' guides which outline the project and contain suggested VELS curriculum links, extension problems, glossary for water units, useful websites and contacts;
• Shower timers with accompanying record sheets and notes for the students;
• Laminated '20 Ways to Save Water' A3 size poster for each participating classroom.

A Coliban Water staff member will be available to provide an introductory presentation to students.

For more information and to register your interest contact Coliban Water, Public Affairs on
1300 363 200 or email >click here .

Mission H20

This annual state-wide competition is open to all primary aged students who are asked to create an A3 poster using the message 'Water For Life' for National Water Week. You can use any art materials such as paint, pencils, photographs, coloured felt pen, collage materials and computer graphics.

Winners will be chosen, considering the following:

• How well the poster conveys the theme 'Water For Life'.
• How well it can be reproduced to promote National Water Week.
• How good it looks from a distance.
• Student's use of art materials.
• Text can be used but should be kept to a minimum.

Make sure to check out the National Water Week website for lots of information > click here

Schools should register an interest to participate by contacting Coliban Water, Public Affairs on 1300 363 200 or > click here.

Be a Coliban Watersaurus Water Saver and have fun colouring and discovering as you learn some great tricks and tips to help save water!

Print out these labels to use on your school books >click here

Waterwatch

Coliban Water is a major sponsor of North Central Waterwatch in our region.
Wherever possible we integrate our respective programs and collaborate in conducting educational activities. Government grants and local sponsorship enable a robust community water quality monitoring program for individuals, schools and community groups.

Waterwatch Website > click here