Newpark School Success Story
Following their experience with Education for Sustainability, Newpark school in Blackrock became the first school in Ireland to become 100% single-use plastic free. They raised awareness, offered a solution, and got their community to join the effort.
How can schools and workplaces reduce the amount of plastic they use? These students in Dublin have some tips. pic.twitter.com/QycEtB6Fcv
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) March 22, 2018
This was a student-led campaign that was a result of our 8-week transition year module
14 students worked together to rid their school of single-use plastic
Students took action on an environmental topic that was important to them
Sustainable Development Programme
The Sustainable Development Programme is delivered in-school through a team-teaching teacher training lens, for the 8-week modular structure that fits the transition year programme.
On completion of the module the teacher will have the knowledge and course content to deliver the programme.
24-weeks Content
Interactive Workbook
Online Learning Platform
Benefits for Students, Teachers and Principals
TY Students
Courses are topical and action-based. When students are working together on an issue they relate to and that matters to them, they’re always more engaged. And it’s astonishing when they begin to see their ideas develop into actions with measurable results.
For Teachers
New game-based methodologies - complete with resources, lesson plans, materials, and an interactive online learning platform ready-made for teachers and students. By training teachers to deliver the programme in an 8-week module, we’re helping to make sustainability a fundamental part of each school we work with.
Principals & Administrators
Nothing could be better for a school’s morale and reputation. An affordable and accessible programme that includes teacher training and action-led courses suited to TY learning objectives while promoting global citizenship.
