Are you a primary or secondary school looking to offer your students a fun and engaging real-world learning experience that also benefits the local community?
The Cat Protection Society of Victoria believes that education is the key to creating lasting change. We aim to help young people develop responsible and caring behaviour towards cats, which will have a long-term impact on cat welfare in Victoria.
Introducing our Community Cat Crusader Challenge: an initiative designed to educate students about cats as companion animals and the importance of responsible cat ownership. The Challenge is open during Term 3 (2024) to schools within Banyule and Nillumbik Councils.
As part of our Community Cat Crusader Challenge, we provide access to free online resources which are designed for educators or students. These resources help to provide young people with the knowledge and understanding of the role of cats as companion animals and what it means to be a responsible cat owner.
Schools are also able to arrange for a representative from The Cat Protection Society of Victoria to visit and chat with participating students or alternatively book an excursion to The Cat Protection Society of Victoria to compliment this learning.
Students are encouraged to take on the Community Cat Crusader Challenge by creating promotional material based on their learning. This challenge can be approached individually or as a group project, and can be integrated into classroom activities, extracurricular programs, or clubs.
Submissions are due on Friday 13th September 2024 and all participating schools will have the opportunity to display their students’ work at a special showcase at The Cat Protection Society of Victoria Adoption Shelter in November.
Join the Cat Crusaders and help us to make a positive impact on cat welfare while providing your students with an enriching educational experience!
