Baseline Survey

About the Baseline Survey

The Baseline Survey is a crucial part of your sustainability journey. Complete this Baseline Survey before you start your project to assist you with ongoing monitoring and evaluation of your progress.

Complete as many questions as you can, and all of those that apply to your in-depth focus theme(s), which you must select below.

Your in-depth focus themes are identified by your Environmental Review, which you should have completed prior to this Baseline Survey.

Which themes are you reporting on? (Please select a minimum of 1) *

General Information

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Biodiversity: Habitats and Homes

Do you currently take action to conserve native and protected species on campus and in the surrounding community?

Does your school have a natural area to work and play in? *
Does your school encourage insect and animal life in the school grounds (e.g. bug hotels, butterfly garden, bird baths, long grass, hedges, wildlife boxes etc)? *
Does your school have plants in beds, pots or containers around the school? *
Are pupils aware of the global threat to biodiversity? *

Energy: Super Smart Power

Please state the annual energy use on campus from the following sources (kWh).

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Fair-Go: Global Citizens for Social Justice

Fair Go: Global Citizens for Social Justice

Does the school implement a purchasing policy to source products that satisfy the ‘triple bottom line’ (economically, socially, and environmentally responsible)?

Lifestyles: Healthy & Active

Does the school incorporate healthy eating and physical activity, including healthy canteen?

Litter & Waste: The Lifestyle of Stuff

During a typical week during term, how much waste from your school (in kg)...

Goes to Landfill
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Is Recycled
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Do you compost any waste? *
Please rate litter on school grounds during a typical day during term time. *
Please rate litter outside school grounds during a typical day during term time. *

Waste & Waterways: Developing our Next Generation of Waterway Keepers

Does your school organise trips to local beaches, rivers, lakes or aquariums? *
Are single-use plastic, such as straws, coffee cups, plastic bags or plastic bottles used in your school? *
Do you learn about marine conservation in your school? *
Does your school use environmentally-friendly cleaning products? *

Water: Think, Drink, Save the Sink

Please check the water bill and record the annual water consumption from the following sources (in megalitres).

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Completed surveys are stored on your Eco-Schools profile for future reference. You can come back and complete the form as many times as you like to assist ongoing monitoring and evaluation.