The winners of the 2011 ResourceSmart Schools Awards were announced on Thursday 17 November at a ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Congratulations to Aitken College in Greenvale who took out this year’s ResourceSmart School of the Year Award.

A total of 94 entries were received for this year’s awards an increase of 29 percent on last year.

Congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to every school community that entered this year for your significant achievements across the various categories!

ResourceSmart School of the Year
Aitken College

Waste Smart School of the Year – Primary
Epping Views Primary School

Waste Smart School of the Year – Secondary
McClelland College

Biodiversity Smart School of the Year – Primary
Manchester Primary School

Biodiversity Smart School of the Year – Secondary
Melbourne Girls’ College

Water Smart School of the Year – Primary
St Macartan’s Parish Primary School

Water Smart School of the Year – Secondary
Aitken College

Energy Smart School of the Year – Primary
Point Cook College P-9

Energy Smart School of the Year – Secondary
(Joint winners) Aitken College and Melbourne Girls’ College

Community and Partnerships Smart School of the Year – Primary
Huntly Primary School

Community and Partnerships Smart School of the Year – Secondary
Melbourne Girls’ College