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Large group projects
Up one levelFind out more about the some of the shortlisted projects developed large groups of students.
Global change and citizenship
Year 8 students from Randwick Boys High (NSW) took on the sustainable living challenge to develop more sustainable housing. Through their geography studies, the boys researched and designed some unique housing models.
Learn by living
Year 9 students from Methodist Ladies College (VIC) have a unique learning experience, when they live together as a community for a school term. Through their everyday experiences, students learn about the social, economic and environmental impacts of their decisions. During this time, the students also develop their own sustainability board game, with some tricky snakes and ladders.
The power of one
Redlynch State School has engaged in a comprehensive sustainability education program. Curriculum from P-12 incorporates sustainability issues. Students are actively address a range of environmental issues such as energy, water and waste within their school and wider community.
Revegetation project
Through biodiversity education, Year 9 science students from Kilvington Girls Grammer, Ormond (VIC) learnt how everyday small actions make a difference to environmental sustainability. Collaborating in small groups, the girls revegetated public space and undertook biodiversity surveys.
River revival: A community responsibility
Toowoomba state high school (Qld) developed a unique peer education program. Junior humanities students developed environment presentations for local primary schools that were fun, age appropriate and interactive. The program is now an ongoing part of school curriculum.
Students for a sustainable future
Students from All Saints Anglican School, Merimac (QLD) organised a spectacular student conference. The conference addressed all aspects of sustainability: cultural, social, economic and environmental. Topics ranged from feminism to alternative energy to global world order.
Stop the terror at Mt. Jerra!
Year 8 students from Karabar High School, Queanbeyan (NSW) worked together to help rid Mt Jerrabomberra of rubbish. They planned a public awareness campaign, including a shopping centre display, posters and badges, a powerpoint display and photostory. The group also organised a clean-up day.
Sustainability: The way of the future
Years 9-10 students from Sydney Technical High School, Bexley, learnt about sustainability through their small group projects. Students were involved in researching ways they could contribute to environmental sustainability, addressing issues such as greenhouse gasses and water pollution.
