On September 20, we made history. This was Australia's largest climate mobilisation ever. In Australia alone, there were approximately 400,000 climate strikers. This included parents, babies, the elderly, young adults, and of course, school students. The last few weeks for final preparations have been very busy behind the scenes. Personally, my role for September 20 … Continue reading A Mark in History
Shopping Day!
Yesterday the Year 9 Futures Learning class went on an excursion! It was really fun and very interesting. In the morning, we went to the GWS Giants HQ. We first heard talks from some women about their journey into university and careers. Then we took a tour of the Giants HQ. Their facilities are huge … Continue reading Shopping Day!
Uncontrollable Kids
Now when I put my name down for Futures Learning last year, I definitely didn't expect what it is now. What surprises me more is how many opportunities we get! My absolute favourite part is the fact that we go on so many excursions! I'm talking about 20+ excursions a year with your friends, discussing … Continue reading Uncontrollable Kids
Passion Project Update!
If you follow my blog regularly, you would know that one of my 500 passions is climate justice. I have done a lot this year surrounding climate justice - I am on the Sydney School Strike for Climate Team (Syd SS4C) and I'm also doing a leadership program with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC). … Continue reading Passion Project Update!
My Adelaide Trip!
(AKA my new addiction to fruit chocolate) So for the past year, I have been working on a leadership advisory board within the Strathfield Network on Student Empowerment and Innovation. This started from visiting a local primary school, to soon travelling globally in the next year! If you weren't aware, I am very passionate about … Continue reading My Adelaide Trip!
Why I LOVE Futures Learning
Futures Learning lets me have so many opportunities to share my passion with others and explore more of my interests. You also get free travel to so many places and share your voice with others. So it's been exactly five weeks since I have posted on my blog, but lots has been happening. Most of … Continue reading Why I LOVE Futures Learning
The Climate Crisis
It’s a very harsh and confronting reality that brings our worst fears to a very near future, leaving many of us feeling rattled, hopeless, even depressed. The human population could witness a major environmental catastrophe as early as 2040—think: massive famine, droughts, coral reefs dying off, wildfires, and other large-scale disastrous conditions. An example of … Continue reading The Climate Crisis
Yes. No. Yes. No. Yes! No!
Today we played communication games! For the first half of the lesson, in pairs we performed an improvised scene, except without dialogue. We only had one word - yes or no. One person had yes, the other had no. The pair would be given a stimulus, then would act it out in front of the … Continue reading Yes. No. Yes. No. Yes! No!
Changing the Education System
As many of my previous blog posts show, I am very passionate about changing education within Australia. I find myself and every other student in my grade to be unengaged from learning and bored. All year, my school has been involved with Fusion Labs, attending a leadership advisory board on changing education. It is based … Continue reading Changing the Education System
Videos For Change
This term we're doing a group project called 'Videos For Change' by High Resolves. We have to work as a group to create a video on a certain topic, and aim to make an impact on others. My group is doing a video on mental illness in teens. The rest of the class has made … Continue reading Videos For Change
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