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Become a Fighting Extinction School

The Fighting Extinction Schools program provides teachers with support to build their own curriculum-linked wildlife conservation projects with their students.

What is a Fighting Extinction School?

A Fighting Extinction School has engaged children, students, and teachers in real-world learning by taking action for wildlife. You can become a Fighting Extinction School by completing a project and sharing it with Zoos Victoria online. Fighting Extinction Schools will get the opportunity to celebrate their students' achievements at the Showcase with Zoos Victoria.

We know that creating a curriculum-linked wildlife conservation project is not a simple task. For this reason, we offer a range of support to become a Fighting Extinction School.  

When you share your project with us you will:

How to become a Fighting Extinction School

There are two ways you can submit your project: either via the online sharing platform (Padlet) or the form below:  

Submit via Padlet 

STEP 1

Choose to add text, images, short videos, voice recordings, or PowerPoints (use our PowerPoint template or one of your own) to capture your students’ actions for wildlife. This can be a completed project or a work in progress that you would like feedback on. 

What you should include

STEP 2

Upload your project to Padlet to participate in our next showcase. 

STEP 3

Engage with your feedback and comments from Zoos Victoria and other Fighting Extinction Schools.

Enter your submission below

Submit via the online form below

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get more help with the online platform?

Padlet has a fantastic help section with instructional videos. Visit https://padlet.help/l/en 

Is the online platform a secure site?

Padlet is used by schools across Australia (and the world). What you share can be seen by other schools participating in the Fighting Extinction Schools Showcase as well as a select group of Zoos Victoria Staff.    

Please include only minimal detail about your students e.g. their school, first name (please do not include identifying information such as surnames, addresses etc.)  

Can I share about a project not run by Zoos Victoria?

Yes! If you are taking action for animals you are welcome to share it here. 

Book Personalised Support 

You may have big ideas, burning questions or just need a hand getting started. 

No matter what you need, our Fighting Extinction Schools Coordinator is available to support you in building your project.  

Victorian educators are welcome to book a 30, 45 or 60-minute virtual session to discuss your plans and explore how Zoos Victoria can help you to make them happen.