The Education Programmes at the Royal Albatross Centre are designed for a range of ages covering both science and social science topics. This website contains information about the programmes available as well as FREE resources for students and teachers. Email us now for availability and to book.

Toroa Award - Coastal Otago Schools Conservation Award

In celebration of Conservation Week, the Otago Peninsula Trust and the Department of Conservation have launched a Conservation Award for Schools. They would like to invite all coastal schools in Otago (Dunedin City, Clutha District, and Waitaki District south of Waitaki River and inland to Duntroon) to apply for their inaugural Toroa Conservation Award.

The objectives of the award:

To acknowledge the good work that students in schools are doing for conservation
To encourage other students/classes/groups/schools to get more involved in conservation
To encourage schools to become actively involved with the community, contribute to the well being of NZ and explore future focused issues like sustainability and conservation.

Schools, classes or individuals (year 1-13) can apply or you may want to nominate a group/individual on their behalf.

Applications to be submitted electronically or by post by August 30, 2010.

The Award will be presented at the Otago Conservation Awards Ceremony in September and there will also be a special assembly for the winning school.

By entering you agree that we reserve the right to use the winning school's name and photo of participants for promotional purposes.

Enquiries to Sally Carson Ph 479 5842 education@albatross.org.nz or
Liz Sherwood Ph 03 474 7094 lsherwood@doc.govt.nz

The winner will be announced at the Otago Conservation Awards 16 September, 2010

Click to download the application form (PDF)
you can either complete electronically,save and send
or you can print it out, fill out and post it back

Click to download a Toroa Award Introduction Sheet (PDF)

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Term 3 & 4 School Programme Bookings

RAC Programmes A perfect time to visit the Royal Albatross Centre with your class as wildlife viewing is still great and the number of tourists are decreasing so there is more room for the students to spread their wings! Check out the full list of programmes available, teachers guides and free resources to use in your classroom.

Full list of PRIMARY and SECONDARY programmes available.

To download our brochure that summarises the Royal Albatross Centre School Education Programmes please click here

Wildlife Guide in your Classroom

If travel costs or time limitations prevent you from visiting Taiaroa Head, a Wildlife Guide at Taiaroa Head, will visit your classroom. Hear about Albatross encounters and find out how plastic rubbish is affecting seabirds all over the world. Click here for school programme details.