The Coastal Ambassador program encourages students to become ambassadors of the ocean and the environment in their local communities.
Students learn about environmental issues as well as develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills. Each student takes the lessons learnt from the program back to their school and local community.
During a five day camp, ambassadors study oceanography, marine biology, undertake wildlife research, talk with environmental rangers and world renowned researchers, and take part in fun and personally challenging outdoor adventure activities like sea kayaking, surfing and snorkelling.
Students then design an 'Action Plan' for their school and/or local community. On return to their schools, ambassadors aim to implement their action plans to assist in the conservation of our natural environment.
TEACHERS COASTAL AMBASSADORS Inspire your students to get involved!!!
Linked to the Phillip Island Nature Parks award winning Coastal Ambassadors program, this professional development opportunity is open to teachers from a range of disciplines. Whether you are a primary or secondary teacher, student teacher or CRT this program is for you.
This program will enable you to achieve at least 20 hours of your Victorian Institute of Teacher external professional development.
What the program includes;
workshops with world leading penguin and seal researchers, environmental hands on activities, interactive team building exercises, a copy of the recently released Australian Fur Seal Teacher and Learning resource, surfing clinic, cruise to seal rocks to study the Australian Fur Seals, Summerland bike challenge and an evening visit to the penguin parade.
When: Wednesday the 29th of September to Friday the 1st of October 2010
For further information please contact the Education team on
+ 61 3 5951 2826 or email
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Hosted by the Victorian Coastal Council the awards presentation followed receipt of an impressive line up of nominations, resulting in the selection of 16 finalists across 5 different categories including, education. community action and partnerships and the natural environment.
Education Award - Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Coastal Ambassadors Program is a five day camp run by Phillip Island Nature Parks, which encourages students to become ambassadors for protecting the coast and the environment in their local communities.
On return to their schools, ambassadors are expected to implement an action plan to assist in the conservation of the natural environment of their school and local area. This activity in turn builds linkages to community, commerce, industry and other government and non government institutions.
The primary target group is Year 9 students, but the program’s reach extends much further to:
the students’ family and school
other schools; and
the broader community.
Could you be a 2010 Coastal Ambssador
1. Discuss your interest with your Science/Geography teachers.
2. Write a letter of interest to your Year 9 Science Coordinator.
3. Your Year 9 Coordinator will select two students to participate in each camp.
4. Phillip Island Nature Park will send you some forms for your parents to fill in.
Proposed 2010 Camp dates:
Camp 1: March 28th- April 2nd (Easter Holidays)
Camp 2: April 18th- April 23rd
Camp 3: May 9th- May 14th
Camp 4: May 30th - June 4th
Proposed Action Plan Presentation and Reunion date:
