Sustainability Efforts
The Burnaby School District has a Sustainability Strategic Plan that reflects the voices of the entire Burnaby Schools community. It sets out goals, objectives and specific actions to mobilize our efforts to:
- increase our climate action response, and
- further empower youth in the District to be the leaders of today and tomorrow in sustainability.
You can read the full plan here, and learn more below about sustainability and environmental awareness work happening in Burnaby Schools.
![Students throughout the District are learning about sustainability, exploring outdoors and building connection with the environment. Students of all ages at Nelson Elementary planted Indigenous trees. They worked as […]](/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fresh-Learning-in-the-Great-Outdoors-_Thumbnail_Web-Story_2-1-200x110.png "Fresh Learning in the Great Outdoors")
Fresh Learning in the Great Outdoors
Students throughout the District are learning about sustainability, exploring outdoors and building connection with the environment. Students of all ages at Nelson Elementary planted Indigenous trees. They worked as […]Continue Reading
![Students across the District have been connecting with the environment, learning about sustainability and ways to support ecosystems. What follows are just some examples. Scroll down for additional photos. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sustainability-Web-Story_Thumbnail_2024-200x110.png "Opportunities for Powerful Connections with the Environment")
Opportunities for Powerful Connections with the Environment
Students across the District have been connecting with the environment, learning about sustainability and ways to support ecosystems. What follows are just some examples. Scroll down for additional photos. […]Continue Reading
![The Burnaby School District is deeply committed to sustainability and is proud of the leadership role that students are taking on this pressing global issue. While we’re supportive of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Climate-Action_THUMBNAIL_Web-Story_23.09-200x110.png "Beyond the Climate Strike: Students Supporting the Planet")
Beyond the Climate Strike: Students Supporting the Planet
The Burnaby School District is deeply committed to sustainability and is proud of the leadership role that students are taking on this pressing global issue. While we’re supportive of […]Continue Reading
![There are many outstanding examples of students making a difference in the community, such as Aubrey Elementary, where they raised almost $4,000 for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation. Burnaby Mountain’s […]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Student-Campaigns-Contribute-to-Community_THUMBNAIL_Web-Story-200x110.png "Student Campaigns Contribute to the Community")
Student Campaigns Contribute to the Community
There are many outstanding examples of students making a difference in the community, such as Aubrey Elementary, where they raised almost $4,000 for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation. Burnaby Mountain’s […]Continue Reading
![Four student-initiated proposals to improve sustainability have been selected for funding in the first-ever Climate Project Challenge, put on in partnership by the District’s student-led Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BYSN-Web-Story_THUMBNAIL_1-200x110.png "Up for the Challenge: Students’ Sustainability Projects")
Up for the Challenge: Students’ Sustainability Projects
Four student-initiated proposals to improve sustainability have been selected for funding in the first-ever Climate Project Challenge, put on in partnership by the District’s student-led Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network, […]Continue Reading
![The staff cycling team at Moscrop Secondary is the winner of the School Cycling Advocates Award from HUB Cycling. The team has shown their commitment year-over-year to promoting cycling […]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HUB-CYCLING-AWARD_2023_Thumbnail-200x110.png "School Staff Win Prestigious Cycling Award for Promoting Healthy Transport")
School Staff Win Prestigious Cycling Award for Promoting Healthy Transport
The staff cycling team at Moscrop Secondary is the winner of the School Cycling Advocates Award from HUB Cycling. The team has shown their commitment year-over-year to promoting cycling […]Continue Reading
![A number of students have recently been recognized for their leadership in sustainability. Supporting the environment and furthering connection to the outdoors are actively supported across the District, as […]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sustainability-Student-Awards-and-Leadership_THUMBNAIL-200x110.png "Sustainability: Student Awards and Leadership")
Sustainability: Student Awards and Leadership
A number of students have recently been recognized for their leadership in sustainability. Supporting the environment and furthering connection to the outdoors are actively supported across the District, as […]Continue Reading
![Throughout the District, students are making powerful connections to the environment on Earth Day and beyond. Earth Day Several classes took time on Earth Day to consider their own […]](/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Thumbnail_Webstory_Earth-Day-2022-200x110.png "Honouring the Planet")
Honouring the Planet
Throughout the District, students are making powerful connections to the environment on Earth Day and beyond. Earth Day Several classes took time on Earth Day to consider their own […]Continue Reading
![The Burnaby School District has its first-ever Sustainability Strategic Plan. It sets out goals, objectives, and actions to mobilize our efforts to: increase our climate action response, and further […]](/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/We-Mean-Green_THUMBNAIL_Webstory-200x110.png "We Mean Green: The Plan")
We Mean Green: The Plan
The Burnaby School District has its first-ever Sustainability Strategic Plan. It sets out goals, objectives, and actions to mobilize our efforts to: increase our climate action response, and further […]Continue Reading
![As we seek opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, the District is supporting school communities to do the same. One of the ways we’re doing so is by installing […]](/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EV-charging-station-symbol-on-pavement-at-admin-office_THUMBNAIL_Webstory-200x110.png "Supporting Sustainable Choices")
Supporting Sustainable Choices
As we seek opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, the District is supporting school communities to do the same. One of the ways we’re doing so is by installing […]Continue Reading
![Buckingham Elementary and Stoney Creek Community School are the latest two Burnaby Schools to install colourful hand-painted images of fish on their fences, as part of their Stream of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Stream-of-Dreams_Thumbnail_21.11_2-200x110.png "Stream of Dreams and Environmental Learnings")
Stream of Dreams and Environmental Learnings
Buckingham Elementary and Stoney Creek Community School are the latest two Burnaby Schools to install colourful hand-painted images of fish on their fences, as part of their Stream of […]Continue Reading
![With school communities throughout the District embracing the benefits of learning outside, Kitchener Elementary started the school year with a new mural for their outdoor learning space. The massive […]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Thumbnail_Webstory_Kitchener-Mural_630px-200x110.jpg "The Beauty of Outdoor Learning: New Mural")
The Beauty of Outdoor Learning: New Mural
With school communities throughout the District embracing the benefits of learning outside, Kitchener Elementary started the school year with a new mural for their outdoor learning space. The massive […]Continue Reading
![Several students and staff finished off the school year receiving recognition for their talents and contributions. Below are some examples from throughout the District. The City of Burnaby’s 2021 […]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Thumbnail-Image_Awards-webstory_Collage_B-200x110.png "Students and Staff Shine: Awards and Competitions")
Students and Staff Shine: Awards and Competitions
Several students and staff finished off the school year receiving recognition for their talents and contributions. Below are some examples from throughout the District. The City of Burnaby’s 2021 […]Continue Reading
![High school students who are part of the Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network (BYSN) led a three-part speaker series to raise awareness of environmental issues and how we can all […]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BYSN_Tweet-Image_May2021-200x110.jpeg "Students Raise Awareness of Sustainability")
Students Raise Awareness of Sustainability
High school students who are part of the Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network (BYSN) led a three-part speaker series to raise awareness of environmental issues and how we can all […]Continue Reading
![Across the District, outdoor learning has been on the rise. In addition to the health benefits and fresh air while outside, students have been exploring Indigenous principles and feelings […]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Thumbnail_Webstory_Outdoor-Learning-Grows-200x110.png "The Growth of Outdoor Learning")
The Growth of Outdoor Learning
Across the District, outdoor learning has been on the rise. In addition to the health benefits and fresh air while outside, students have been exploring Indigenous principles and feelings […]Continue Reading
![Taking learning outside is a concept long embraced in the Burnaby School District. With the emphasis on outdoor learning in our back-to-school restart plans, teachers are seizing opportunities to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Tweet-Image_Outdoor-learning-at-Parkcrest_2020_sm-200x110.png "Embracing Nature’s Playground and Classroom")
Embracing Nature’s Playground and Classroom
Taking learning outside is a concept long embraced in the Burnaby School District. With the emphasis on outdoor learning in our back-to-school restart plans, teachers are seizing opportunities to […]Continue Reading
![Two student leaders from the Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network were honoured with Environmental Awards from the City of Burnaby in the youth category for their work in the 2019-20 […]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Environmental-award-2020_thumbnail-200x110.png "Secondary Students Win Big at City of Burnaby Environmental Awards")
Secondary Students Win Big at City of Burnaby Environmental Awards
Two student leaders from the Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network were honoured with Environmental Awards from the City of Burnaby in the youth category for their work in the 2019-20 […]Continue Reading
![Nearly 140 secondary students, staff, and special guests at the “We Mean GREEN in Burnaby Schools” event generated ideas that will help inform the Burnaby School District’s first Strategic […]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-11-at-3.52.43-PM-200x110.png "We Mean Green: Our First Sustainability Plan")
We Mean Green: Our First Sustainability Plan
Nearly 140 secondary students, staff, and special guests at the “We Mean GREEN in Burnaby Schools” event generated ideas that will help inform the Burnaby School District’s first Strategic […]Continue Reading
![Burnaby students are doing their part in the global effort to help animals that have been injured or displaced by the devastating bushfires in Australia. Millions of acres of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-06-at-4.55.22-PM-200x110.png "Students Help Animals in Australia Impacted by Fires")
Students Help Animals in Australia Impacted by Fires
Burnaby students are doing their part in the global effort to help animals that have been injured or displaced by the devastating bushfires in Australia. Millions of acres of […]Continue Reading
![Top Photo: First place team L to R, Daniel Wang, Andy Shaw, BCIT mentor, Alex Logan, William Li, and James Zhang. Bottom Photo: Second place team L to R, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-28-at-5.28.06-PM-200x110.png "Student Competition Supports Sustainability Skills")
Student Competition Supports Sustainability Skills
Top Photo: First place team L to R, Daniel Wang, Andy Shaw, BCIT mentor, Alex Logan, William Li, and James Zhang. Bottom Photo: Second place team L to R, […]Continue Reading
![The Burnaby School District is being honoured for its leadership and innovation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Efficiency in Action Award from Fortis BC recognizes our efforts in […]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-06-at-11.22.20-AM-200x110.png "District Awarded for Environmental Impact")
District Awarded for Environmental Impact
The Burnaby School District is being honoured for its leadership and innovation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Efficiency in Action Award from Fortis BC recognizes our efforts in […]Continue Reading
![University Highlands Elementary has been designated a “Fair Trade School” – the first and only in BC. There are 25 Fair Trade schools across Canada. A “Fair Trade” designation requires […]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-12-at-5.05.54-PM-200x110.png "First School in BC to Earn Fair Trade Designation")
First School in BC to Earn Fair Trade Designation
University Highlands Elementary has been designated a “Fair Trade School” – the first and only in BC. There are 25 Fair Trade schools across Canada. A “Fair Trade” designation requires […]Continue Reading
![Part of a world-wide student-led movement, the Global Climate Strike (September 20-27) is a series of international strikes and protests to demand action to address climate change. The Burnaby […]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LoveOurEarth_StudentArt_file1-9-600x582-200x110.jpg "Global Climate Strike")
Global Climate Strike
Part of a world-wide student-led movement, the Global Climate Strike (September 20-27) is a series of international strikes and protests to demand action to address climate change. The Burnaby […]Continue Reading
![In Burnaby Schools, we care about our district’s environmental impact and so do our students. A number of them have been recognized for their efforts. Return-It Award: Aubrey’s Green […]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-27-at-2.55.14-PM-200x110.png "Students Celebrated for Efforts to Support the Environment")
Students Celebrated for Efforts to Support the Environment
In Burnaby Schools, we care about our district’s environmental impact and so do our students. A number of them have been recognized for their efforts. Return-It Award: Aubrey’s Green […]Continue Reading