With curriculum time getting busier and busier, a great way to inspire and empower students is before and after school with extracurricular programs for students. Our after school programs are fantastic at doing this and allow us to get students thinking big and focussing on cross-curricular, project-based learning as they tackle challenges, build skills and work on projects that get them thinking about the world around them and the exciting opportunities open to their generation.
With everything from designing future cities to launching influencer brands, building businesses, working with technology and more, we have a range of standard programs to choose from, or we're able to customise a program to your school community. Our after school programs typically run for 6-8 weeks and cost $30 per student per week.
Sustainable Futures
Creating Sustainable Solutions To Challenges In Our Local Community
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About The Program
Our Sustainable Futures program provides a platform for students to tap into their creativity and problem-solving skills to make a difference in the world. By focusing on major sustainability challenges such as fast fashion, plastic pollution, and food waste, students are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to some of the world's biggest sustainability problems.
Students collaborate and engage in brainstorming sessions within teams to pinpoint the significant causes of waste issues and develop solutions for their selected challenge area. Whether it's developing a new app to promote sustainable shopping habits, creating an eco-friendly invention, designing a circular business model, or offering a service to reduce waste, the possibilities are endless. This program aims to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, contributing to a more sustainable future for all.
During the design sprint, students immerse themselves in the world of sustainable practices and explore various initiatives that have successfully tackled waste management issues. By studying these innovative solutions, they gain valuable insights into what works and what doesn't in the fight against waste. By combining research, innovation, and user-centric design principles, students are well-equipped to create a solution that is not only impactful but also sustainable in the long run.
Age Group
This program can be adapted to suit Primary and High School audiences. It is recommended for Grade 3-10 students.
Program Length
This program can be adapted in length to run for half a day, a full day, or two days in length.
Longer programs allow students to further develop their skills and dive deeper as they bring their ideas to life. Shorter programs are great as a taster experience for students touching lightly on the key topics.
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Case Studies
Our Sustainable Futures program is an incredibly popular program with schools using it as a way to help their students develop their skills identifying challenges, and developing sustainable solutions on a local, national, and global scale.
Examples of how schools have utilised this program in the past include:
Central Queensland University | Year 5-8: A term long challenge for Year 5-8 students exploring how they can design sustainable solutions to real challenges in their local community.
St Agatha's School | Year 4: A two hour program for Year 4 students to develop an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and how we can create initiatives to help achieve these goals.
Methodist Ladies' College | Year 6 & 7: A day long program for Year 6 & 7 students to get them designing sustainable solutions in their local community.
We understand that every school and every class is different. This is why our experienced team of facilitators work to tailor every program we deliver to suit each client's context.
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