http://mhseag.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:01:54 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/m/logo2.gif http://mhseag.forumotion.com/feed/? http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/problems-with-the-date-t42.htm Boris_Pang http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/sit.html
Think we could change the date to fit theirs?]]> EAG NEWS Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:01:54 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/problems-with-the-date-t42.htm#84 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/problems-with-the-date-t42.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/carbon-trading-scheme-t41.htm Toad not only is the trading scheme absolutely pathetic signalling the failure and hypocorism of the current government it might not actually pas senate Family First senator Steve Fielding has made up his mind on climate change - the world is not warming now, and humans aren't changing the climate. The government and the country's top scientists have tried to convince Senator Fielding, who holds a crucial vote in the upper house, that global warming is real. But he's released a document ... EAG NEWS Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:15:36 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/carbon-trading-scheme-t41.htm#83 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/carbon-trading-scheme-t41.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/powershift-poeple-check-this-for-rego-instructions-t35.htm Toad sorry this came out wierd Power shift: Go to Powershift.org.au for more info Dates: 9th (way up) 10th (day in Sydney) 11th -13th power shift 14th (way back) = we miss the first two days of school. Cost: Still unknown depends on our transport and accommodation Registration: Earlybird registration is just $65 - or $55 if you’re coming with a group. This rises to $90 on June 1st, so get in quick! You can also register your interest in volunteering for Power Shift as part ... EAG NEWS Mon, 18 May 2009 08:48:59 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/powershift-poeple-check-this-for-rego-instructions-t35.htm#66 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/powershift-poeple-check-this-for-rego-instructions-t35.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mgc-picnic-t37.htm talmortinc
food, music girls, enviro activities.

location?
food?
music?
activities?

NOW TAKING NAMES!]]> EAG NEWS Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:20:03 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mgc-picnic-t37.htm#69 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mgc-picnic-t37.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mhs-garden-t38.htm talmortinc we're trying to get our garden back up and running, so if any of you are interested, please do tell us.]]> EAG NEWS Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:24:21 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mhs-garden-t38.htm#70 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mhs-garden-t38.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/rally-13th-june-09-t40.htm Toad Climate Emergency Rally 100% renewable energy by 2020! Green collar jobs not job cuts! Strong international action with climate justice! Don't pass the Carbon Pollution law! Protect Australia's forests! 1pm, Saturday, June 13 State Library, cnr Latrobe & Swanston Sts, City Speakers include: Peter Marshall (United Firefighters Union), David Spratt (co-author of Climate Code Red: the Case for Climate Emergency). Entertainment includes Rod Quantock. If you have ... EAG NEWS Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:40:59 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/rally-13th-june-09-t40.htm#74 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/rally-13th-june-09-t40.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/1-green-left-melbourne-activist-calendar-get-in-touch-with-your-socialist-side-sorry-its-very-messy-to-read-t22.htm Toad Green Left Weekly Activist Calendar April 29, 2009 Join Socialist Alliance and other union and solidarity activists at our annual May Day toast May Day 2009: A just world for all Sunday, May 3 10.30am. Breakfast (cheap). 11am. Toast to May Day. Resistance Centre Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City (opposite RMIT). Kurdish music from Fadil Suna & Roscoe Heck. Speakers: Tamil speaker, Salvador Nunez (FMLN), Westgate Bridge worker & Sudanese Communist Party. 1pm. Official ... EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 04:41:59 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/1-green-left-melbourne-activist-calendar-get-in-touch-with-your-socialist-side-sorry-its-very-messy-to-read-t22.htm#47 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/1-green-left-melbourne-activist-calendar-get-in-touch-with-your-socialist-side-sorry-its-very-messy-to-read-t22.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/conference-guest-speakers-letter-t36.htm Steven Connolly I typed up a letter to send to Solahart to try and get some workshops/speakers to come along, and here it is if anyone wants to use it: Hi, On behalf of the Melbourne High School Environmental Action Group (MHSEAG), I am emailing to inquire if anyone from Solahart would like to run a workshop and possibly give the keynote address at a conference we will be holding at Melbourne High School. The conference was run last year with great success, and this year it will be focused on “Practical ... EAG NEWS Tue, 26 May 2009 07:25:23 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/conference-guest-speakers-letter-t36.htm#67 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/conference-guest-speakers-letter-t36.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/i-found-a-guest-speaker-d-t34.htm Boris_Pang . His name is Greg :S. They've kept the whole day clear, but it would be nice if we could give them subject matters or times or something they could run with..]]> EAG NEWS Tue, 12 May 2009 08:58:23 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/i-found-a-guest-speaker-d-t34.htm#64 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/i-found-a-guest-speaker-d-t34.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/envrio-news-t33.htm Toad http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/5557707/garrett-warbling-twit-parrot/ intresting stuff, it might be worht it e-mailing Peter garret and actualy give him your support instead of the normal attacks. Environment Minister Peter Garrett is a "warbling twit" for putting the protection of a vulnerable parrot before the jobs of 1,000 timber workers, the federal opposition says. The federal government reportedly has ordered the clear-felling of red gum to cease in the ... EAG NEWS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:29:30 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/envrio-news-t33.htm#63 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/envrio-news-t33.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/term2-t26.htm Toad Term 2. We want to ramp things up a bit for term 2. Our major goals are the Enviro conferences Term3 and power shift in the holidays. During the term we will be doing some small interfrom competitions, Group excursion to professional environment groups and a possible gathering with another school. We would like everyone to become more involved and take up some projects. Check the website regularly as we will actually use it from now one also weekly notices will be going out. A single weekly ... EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 04:53:14 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/term2-t26.htm#51 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/term2-t26.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/things-out-side-school-t32.htm Toad LEAP: http://leap.wikidot.com/ This is a course from ASEN (Australian student environmental network-join them once u get to uni) i believe mostly Melbourne Uni though(by that i mean uni students, young people). I took part in this last year, so much fun. oh yeah and u get to do awesome stuff to like dumbstering u heard me dumbstering well its not actually part of the program but we did it anyway. I REAL REAL encourage everyone even if u don’t have the time to get involved. Its extremely ... EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 05:43:57 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/things-out-side-school-t32.htm#59 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/things-out-side-school-t32.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/projects-greening-the-school-t31.htm Toad Recycling: Comps: 1. Battery competition: Who: Interform What: Most batteries collected by a form. To be collected by form Captain or SRC to be dropped of at the office or geography office. Price: Pizza lunch funded by the EAG (which gets its money of the SRC) or other In charge: Any member of the group What needs to be done: Set date, price and make posters and bulletin/form captain notices. Posters need to be approved by the assistant principals. Disposal: Battery ... EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 05:17:43 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/projects-greening-the-school-t31.htm#56 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/projects-greening-the-school-t31.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/competitions-t30.htm Toad Future Leaders Awards This would be really great if we had some sort of succes in it. Unfortunaley the writting is only for senior students. To be submited by the 1st of July Future Leaders Awards The Future Leaders Awards recognise and reward young Australians who have shown strong leadership and potential. The Awards also aim to inspire others to engage in environmental and community issues and make a difference. Nominations are now open for 2009. For further details ... EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 05:07:23 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/competitions-t30.htm#55 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/competitions-t30.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/environment-captain-t29.htm Toad We are currently trying to receive permission for the use of “Environment Captain” on our blazer pocket as part of our long term aim to reflect the importance of environment and environmental leadership within the school structure. Hopefully one day something similar to the system of Mac Rob which has accredited environment captains equal to house and music captains with a leadership structure throughout the year levels. But well we arent there yet, might be something for the next generation ... IDEAS FOR EAG Sat, 09 May 2009 05:00:42 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/environment-captain-t29.htm#54 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/environment-captain-t29.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/mission-statment-t28.htm Toad Mission statement. Any ideas for a powerful Mission Statement? This is an example from the AYCC: “Our mission is to build a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis by uniting diverse youth organisations around this common challenge. Through our member groups, we inspire, educate, empower and mobilise young Australians to take action on climate change. We coordinate, communicate and network with each other, and run shared projects and campaigns.” Ours would be more ... IDEAS FOR EAG Sat, 09 May 2009 04:58:04 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/mission-statment-t28.htm#53 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/mission-statment-t28.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/upcoming-events-this-will-soon-be-listed-on-the-actual-calendar-t27.htm Toad “Halt Climate Change” world record attempt. Sunday 17th of May, 11 am sharp St Kilda Sea Baths (the beach, i don’t worry just look for the big group of people). We will be forming part of the E of climate to make it more recognisable on the picture. Bring everyone!!!!!
This is the link to the lead organisation and more information: live.org.au]]> EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 04:56:03 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/upcoming-events-this-will-soon-be-listed-on-the-actual-calendar-t27.htm#52 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/upcoming-events-this-will-soon-be-listed-on-the-actual-calendar-t27.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f6/andrej-t25.htm Toad Introduction: Hi guys I’m Andrej/ Drej/ or Dr Drej on the web side I’m the toad. I’m part of the leadership team of the EAG. Cliché: I’m very passionate about the environment and hope to make it my job one day. I have been involved with the school group, VISEN (leading member), AYCC, Wilderness society and stunts/ protest from other groups. Personally I believe environmentalism is passed on the simple fact of human selfishness and desire for survival of our species. The environment ... Introduce yourself Sat, 09 May 2009 04:47:58 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f6/andrej-t25.htm#50 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-f6/andrej-t25.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/3-aycc-t24.htm Toad Hi all - this is an invitation to hear Bill McKibben - a leading US environmentalist and writer - speak about the global 350.org climate campaign. Would love to see you there. PUBLIC LECTURE by Bill McKibben Mon 11 May 5.30pm "Because the world needs to know": building an international climate movement Leading US environmental writer and activist Bill McKibben will discuss the unique international campaigns and movements that have emerged in response to the ... EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 04:45:43 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/3-aycc-t24.htm#49 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/3-aycc-t24.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/2-who-on-earths-cares-t23.htm Toad Dear Andrej Looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to graduate in your efforts on climate change? The Climate Project - Australia is now looking for passionate people committed to making a difference on climate change to apply for a place at the Asia-Pacific Summit, to be held in Melbourne, Australia from 11th to 13th July, 2009. Successful applicants will be drawn from Australasia and the Asia - Pacific to undergo personal training from The Hon Al Gore and other experts ... EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 04:44:31 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/2-who-on-earths-cares-t23.htm#48 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/2-who-on-earths-cares-t23.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/im-still-working-on-the-web-side-so-for-the-moment-post-are-going-not-necessarily-be-where-there-are-supposed-to-be-t21.htm Toad Andrej EAG NEWS Sat, 09 May 2009 04:38:57 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/im-still-working-on-the-web-side-so-for-the-moment-post-are-going-not-necessarily-be-where-there-are-supposed-to-be-t21.htm#46 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/im-still-working-on-the-web-side-so-for-the-moment-post-are-going-not-necessarily-be-where-there-are-supposed-to-be-t21.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/eag-improvements-website-improvements-post-any-sort-of-critisms-t14.htm Toad Example: could we get rid of the army pictures??? IDEAS FOR EAG Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:57:37 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/eag-improvements-website-improvements-post-any-sort-of-critisms-t14.htm#19 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/eag-improvements-website-improvements-post-any-sort-of-critisms-t14.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-planning-session-t20.htm talmortinc
The confirmed date is 14th April Tuesday (week 2)
at the State Library, meet outside

at 11.

interested in taking a more active role in the EAG? come along.]]> EAG NEWS Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:35:55 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-planning-session-t20.htm#36 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-planning-session-t20.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mhs-mgc-ggg-enviro-picnic-t17.htm talmortinc When: periods 5-7, Wed 1st April 2009
Who: chicks! MHSEAG!
What: PIcnic, fully organic, speaker (TBC), music, chicks.
Why: National sustainabilty week!]]> EAG NEWS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:31:51 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mhs-mgc-ggg-enviro-picnic-t17.htm#27 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/mhs-mgc-ggg-enviro-picnic-t17.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-planning-day-t19.htm talmortinc People, During the Term 1 break MHS EAG will be holding a planning session open to all members, The Conference, EnviroWeek, tree planting, protests, the Picnic and much more will be decided on and planned on this day. It won't take the whole day, and will be at about lunchtime. Date: (Yet to be confirmed) Tuesday 7th April Time: 11 ish Location: CBD (yet to be confirmed) Bring: Ideas. other people. EAG NEWS Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:27:16 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-planning-day-t19.htm#33 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-planning-day-t19.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/cool-t18.htm ian.will.rock.you@hotmail
I've got a suggestion for sustainable food.

Some home grown fruit.


]]> EAG NEWS Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:16:44 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/cool-t18.htm#28 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/cool-t18.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-activity-2-t15.htm talmortinc In 2-3 weeks, we're going to have our 2nd activity, of whihc the details are as follows: - Picnic with other EAG's at other schools. (could be free food!) - Speaker, at the picnic, who is probably going to be some awesomely cool dude. - A small clean up around where we would be picnic-ing - food - periods 6/7, might see about 5-7. - socialising with chicks/dudes from other schools People on the forum get preference, we will only take 15-20 people. The EAG! EAG NEWS Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:29:42 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-activity-2-t15.htm#22 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-activity-2-t15.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-facebook-t16.htm dev http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57763839188&ref=ts

Join.

Also get anyone that could be involved in MHS EAG in any way, this does include friends from other schools.]]> EAG NEWS Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:38:12 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-facebook-t16.htm#25 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-facebook-t16.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/enviro-tips-f7/power-t13.htm Toad Fossil fuels = green house gasses, water consumption and mining
Nuclear power = water consumption, hazardes waste, mining and nuclear weapons
Renewable power = less mining, less green house gasses

Choosing the right power and reducing power usage reduces not only green house gasses but other negative effects on the environment]]> Enviro Tips Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:47:35 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/enviro-tips-f7/power-t13.htm#18 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/enviro-tips-f7/power-t13.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/aluminium-based-bins-less-landfill-more-sustainability-t9.htm dev
Longterm cost would maybe be less too.

Mr. Cogo supports it too =)]]> IDEAS FOR EAG Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:16:00 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/aluminium-based-bins-less-landfill-more-sustainability-t9.htm#9 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/aluminium-based-bins-less-landfill-more-sustainability-t9.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/clean-up-with-macrob-t12.htm talmortinc Clean Up with MacRob, our first event with MacRob, at 2.00 till 4.00, at MacRob. EAG NEWS Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:53:44 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/clean-up-with-macrob-t12.htm#15 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/clean-up-with-macrob-t12.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/2009-bushfires-t8.htm jonathandon Possible for us to head to devistated areas and help clean up/ plant new trees? IDEAS FOR EAG Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:05:10 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/2009-bushfires-t8.htm#8 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/ideas-for-eag-f5/2009-bushfires-t8.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-2009-t10.htm talmortinc New members and contactgs are always welcome.
Meetings are as usual, Monday lunchtime, T45.

Teacher-in-chief = Mr. Robert McComb

New leadership positions for 2009:

Senadhi
Andrej
Sean
Johno

AJ (online forum guy)


Cheers]]> EAG NEWS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:53:46 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-2009-t10.htm#12 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/eag-2009-t10.htm http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/about-mhseag-t1.htm Admin Who We Are The Environmental Action Group (EAG) is a group of ardent environmentalists, who are dedicated to protecting and enriching the nature and wildlife surrounding us. We are a passionate group of students who take action to stop the destruction of nature and create a sustainable environment for future generations. The EAG is always after eager new members who are also passionate about the environment and creating a better world for the future. If you wish to join the EAG, please attend ... EAG NEWS Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:04:49 GMT http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/about-mhseag-t1.htm#1 http://mhseag.forumotion.com/eag-news-f1/about-mhseag-t1.htm