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SUMMARY:Say Cheese for Trees Competition
DESCRIPTION:Create an advertisement for trees.  “Why do we need more trees?” \nThe Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) and Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society are excited to announce our ‘Say cheese for Trees’ competition.   \nIf the Earth did not have trees\, it is possible that humans would not exist. eg. carbon dioxide levels would be higher\, oxygen would be lower\, desertification would increase significantly over time. Our goal is to get more people to understand\, appreciate\, and share their knowledge of the importance of trees in our life\, neighbourhood and planet.  \nWe invite  EASL secondary school students to submit a short ‘Gruen Pitch’ style advertisement for trees.   \n “Why do we need more trees?”  Get creative and submit your videos (no longer than 1 min) using this application form by June 26th\, ready for the winners to be announced on National School Tree Planting Day! \nAbout us: The Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society is a group of volunteers established to promote and improve the natural environment of the City of Whitehorse. Focusing in particular on the important roles that trees have in creating this unique neighbourhood. They have been in existence since 1959.  \nThe Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) is made up of seven member Councils from Melbourne’s east (Boroondara\, Knox\, Monash\, Manningham\, Maroondah\, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges). It was established in 2011. EASL provides professional development\, learning and networking opportunities for early years\, primary and secondary schools throughout the year.  \nAbout the competition  \nSecondary students are invited to work in groups of 1-4 students to create a short ‘Gruen Pitch’ style advertisement for trees.  EASL Schools can submit a maximum 3 entries per school. Finalists will be screened at the 2026 Learning for Sustainability Conference  \nHow to apply:  \nUpload your 1minute video to YouTube\, you will change the ‘Visibility’ settings to unlisted.  \nThis will then allow you to get a shareable link\, that can be copied into the table below and then emailed to info@easl.com.au for the judging panel to review while keeping your video private from the public.   \nComplete this form and share it via email: info@easl.com.au  \n\n\n\nSchool   \n \nName:  \nAddress: \n\n\nSchool location   \n(EASL Council area) \n​​☐​Boroondara  ​☐​ Knox  ​☐​ Monash ​☐​ Manningham   \n​​☐​ Maroondah  ​☐​ Whitehorse   ​☐​Yarra Ranges \n\n\nSupervising Teacher   \n(Primary contact) \nName:  \nEmail:  \nPhone: \n\n\nIs your school in the ResourceSmart Schools program? \n​​☐​ Yes ​☐​ No Register here if not or contact us: info@easl.com.au \n\n\nHow many students in group? \n \n\n\nShare your Video link here\n\n \n\n\n\nPrizes:  \n1st place: Schools will receive a trophy plus $150 plant voucher from local Indigenous plant nursery. Students from the winning group will receive a solar charging unit (for iPhone or equivalent)\, a tripod (for camera or phone) and phone stand made from recycled plastic.  \n2nd place: Schools will receive a framed certificate plus $100 plant voucher from local Indigenous plant nursery.  Students will receive a tripod (for camera or phone) and phone stand made from recycled plastic.   \n3rd place: Schools will receive a framed certificate plus $50 plant voucher from local Indigenous plant nursery.  Students will receive a phone stand made from recycled plastic.   \nEvery entry will be acknowledged and eligible for tube stock subject to availability.  \nAll finalists will be showcased on the EASL website and at the Learning for Sustainability Conference 2027.  \nApplications close: Friday 26th June 2026 11.59pm \nFor more information\, key dates\, terms and conditions\, and video submission tips check out: Say Cheese for Trees Ts&Cs Google Doc
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