School Projects

We were thrilled to contribute to the Sustainability Camp for Educators series, organised by Temasek Polytechnic’s School of Design. On 26 June 2025, The Circular Classroom organised a hands-on workshop for 99 teachers and staff members of Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (KCPSS). Set against a sustainability theme, this unique event blended creativity, technology, and textile reuse to initiate conversations—and actions—around circularity in education.

The workshop invited KCPSS teachers to work in teams using their pre-loved KCPSS uniforms as their primary material. Strips of dark blue and white fabric—harvested from old school uniforms—were meticulously cut and intricately woven together to form a large-scale, interactive artwork: a functional QR code that leads to the KCPSS school website. This activity aimed to create a mindset shift—one that blends tradition with innovation, and waste with possibility.

Around the border of the framed QR code, teachers hand-sewed their initials onto small squares of uniform fabric. 

The workshop was preceded by a thematic introduction, where we shared:

• The global and local impact of textile waste

• The externalities behind fast fashion and their microplastics

• Why Singapore must rethink school uniform disposal

• How educators play a vital role in shaping sustainable mindsets

The hands-on experience of transforming preloved uniforms into a tech-textile artwork helped them reframe waste as a resource—and how educators could carry this perspective into their classrooms.

Our heartfelt thanks to Temasek Polytechnic School of Design for hosting and supporting this initiative and the teachers of KCPSS for their enthusiasm, creativity, and openness,

In collaboration with 40 students from Chongzheng Primary School’s Green Club, The Circular Classroom and the Green Club’s Eco Warriors were able to turn their preloved school uniforms into useful sling phone holders.

In this hands-on sustainability workshop, the students repurposed their preloved uniforms into a functional and stylish pouch, giving the textile a second life. Using cardboard cut-outs, they carefully traced and cut fabric panels, pinned them together, and—under close adult supervision—took turns on the sewing machine. For many, it was their first time learning how to sew.

They can now share their hard work with their families and use it to inspire friends about repurposing textile waste. They now have the basic sewing skills to develop a more creative and sustainable approach to textile waste through hands-on learning and education.

From April to May 2025, we carried out a large-scale intergenerational sustainability project in collaboration with Victoria School, involving the entire Secondary 2 cohort of 350 students.

As part of this initiative, students worked alongside seniors from THKMC Active Ageing Centres to repurpose pre-loved school uniforms into useful new items. Through a series of upcycling workshops facilitated by The Circular Classroom (TCC), students learnt basic repurposing skills, and co-created meaningful products such as pencil cases and other handmade items.

This project was designed not only to reduce textile waste, but also to encourage connections across generations. Many of the seniors had experience with sewing but had not had opportunities to continue this hobby in recent years. Supporting the students during their sustainability journey gave them a renewed sense of purpose and joy. For students, it was a chance to learn practical skills and understand sustainability in a more personal way.

Despite differences in age and language, creativity and sustainability is a shared language. 

This project was partially funded under the SG Eco Fund.

The Circular Classroom held a special workshop at Zhenghua Primary School. We taught primary students how to turn old school uniforms into something brand new—phone-carrying pouches!

The goal? Rescue textile waste and start getting to think about sustainability in a fun, creative and hands-on way. With scissors, pins and a sewing machine, students learned the basics of cutting, pinning and stitching. For many of them, it was their first time operating a sewing machine!

With all the materials that go into producing a phone they aren't the most eco-friendly items- but how we carry them can be! 

These upcycled pouches gave old fabric a second life. More than just sewing, the students showed teamwork. They helped each other learn and execute side by side.  The students were proud of what they created.  A big thank you to Zhenghua Primary School for the great collaboration!

Let us keep up the progress on sustainability one stitch at a time!

From March to May 2025, we are happy to support an After School Programme at St Patrick's and collaborate with its Parent Support Group on a two sustainability initiatives.

Together with 10 students from Sec 1 to Sec 4, we will co-create graduation gifts for the Secondary 4 boys as well as tokens of appreciations for Teachers Day. Early planning is necessary to finish everything on time...

Great that St Patrick's can also rely on a strong Parent Support Group and several volunteers from the parent community who will help expediting this project.

We collaborated again with Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) - this time with the JC's Makers Club. 25 students transformed their pre-loved TMJC uniforms into pouches and gained first experiences with hands-on repurposing and machine sewing. 

The TMJC project also blended creativity with technology: together with the teachers in charge for the Makers Club, we developed ideas and effectively executed  a large-scale, interactive artwork made entirely of pre-loved school uniforms. The artwork features a functional QR code meticulously crafted from up-cycled TMJC fabrics. When scanned, the QR code links to the Singapore Green Plan website www.gogreen.gov.sg to amplify the message of sustainability.  Additionally using small scraps of uniform fabric, students sewed individual flowers that, when assembled, spelled out the school’s initials in its colors, creating a decorative centerpiece.

This tech-textile fusion highlights the TMJC's and The Circular Classroom's commitment to environmental consciousness and action through innovation and design. 

Our first collaboration with Anderson Serangoon Junior College: a school and neighbourhood project that engaged 60 JC1 students and senior members from the community. As we celebrate SG60 together, we began creating owl plushies made of pre-loved ASJC uniforms with a goal number of 700 plushies. 

Step 1: following the train-the-trainers approach, we equipped the 60 JC1 students with sustainability skills and trained them on hand and machine sewing skills and repurposing. 

Step 2: together with the school, we organised an intergenerational repurposing session in a nearby community centre for seniors.

Step 3: the students who participated in the workshop will go on to train their peers in school.

Students and elderly participants from Lions Befrienders and THK Active Ageing worked together on the owls, exchanging stories and learning from one another. The shared moments fostered a meaningful connection, enriching the experience for everyone involved. 

The final outcome - a small population of textile owls that reminds us of the importance of circularity and environmental protection.

This project was partially co-funded under the SG Eco Grant.

Another meaningful intergenerational project that we started in March 2025! We were happy to partner with Beatty Secondary School and the school's English Department on a sustainability project where we engaged 25 Sec 2 students across different classes.

Together, we co-created tote bags - some for the students and some for senior citizens from the Toa Payoh West Community Centre. Initiated by the school, also organised a sustainability workshop for the seniors and students and jointly crafted an artwork made of pre-loved school uniforms inspired by Peranakan design. The unique art piece incorporated cultural  patterns, geometric lattices, floral elements, and auspicious symbols.

We also conducted a special session for the Beatty Secondary School Parent Support Group to learn about sustainability and contribute additional elements to the final art piece.

On 28 February 2025, The Circular Classroom participated in TM Connects 2025 at Tampines Meridian Junior College. TM Connects is a community awareness event designed to introduce JC1 students to meaningful causes and organisations, and encourages them to engage with societal issues.

The event welcomed representatives from various social organisations who shared their work and volunteer opportunities. Through these interactions, students gained insights into pressing community needs and explored ways to contribute, for example through student-initiated VIA projects. The Circular Classroom was proud to be part of this inspiring event, which fosters awareness and action for a more sustainable and inclusive future.  

On 22 February 2025, The Circular Classroom conducted an engaging sustainability workshop at Bedok Green Secondary School (BGSS) as part of the Education and Career Guidance (ECG) session for parents. The session highlighted the crucial role parents play in inspiring and guiding students toward sustainable practices. As role models, parents can make a difference by discussing climate change and environmental issues at home, fostering awareness and action from an early age.

In addition to insightful discussions, parents participated in a hands-on activity, where they created TCC’s beloved plushie mascot – the owl! This interactive session reinforced the importance of repurposing materials and embracing sustainable habits in everyday life.

We are grateful for the enthusiasm and participation of the BGSS Parent Support Group (PSG) leaders and look forward to more opportunities to engage families in sustainability efforts!

From April to May 2025, we carried out a large-scale intergenerational sustainability project in collaboration with Victoria School, involving the entire Secondary 1 cohort of 350 students. four sessions with 35 student leaders and  the Secondary 1 cohort of 350 students.  The programme "ReGENerate: Connecting Generations through Sustainability" at Victoria School consisted of hands-on sessions that foster teamwork, creativity, and knowledge exchange on environmental protection while emphasising the role of education and lifelong learning in driving sustainability.

As part of this initiative, students worked alongside seniors from THKMC Active Ageing Centres to repurpose pre-loved school uniforms into useful new items. Through a series of upcycling workshops facilitated by The Circular Classroom (TCC), students learnt basic repurposing skills, and co-created meaningful products such as pencil cases and other handmade items.

This project was designed not only to reduce textile waste, but also to encourage connections across generations. Many of the seniors had experience with sewing but had not had opportunities to continue this hobby in recent years. Supporting the students during their sustainability journey gave them a renewed sense of purpose and joy. For students, it was a chance to learn practical skills and understand sustainability in a more personal way.

Despite differences in age and language, creativity and sustainability is a shared language. 

This project was partially funded under the SG Eco Fund.

On 12 February 2025, we welcomed a student team of Temasek Polytechnic - Course Digital Film & Television - at Changkat Primary School (CKPS).

As part of their study course, the students had to produce a documentary about sustainability and circularity in the textile industry in Singapore. An important part is about individual actions that we can take to prevent the increase in textile waste such as repurposing or learning basic repair skills. That's why we came on board and our mission to find solutions for the reuse, repurposing and recycling of school uniforms. The students interviewed us at Changkat Primary School, where our journey started as PSG Leaders, and also accompanied us to Victoria School where they filmed one of our workshops with 35 Secondary 1 boys.

Happy to be featured in their work - we look forward to the final outcome. The student team included Sherlyn Ng, Tan Xu An, Reine Chiang, Amanda Goh, Shyann Lee, Natalie Chu and Dino Carlson Benneth Capulong. Lastly, a big thank you to CKPS and Victoria School for welcoming the Polytechnic Students.

Back to school! We were thrilled to be at Changkat Primary School (CKPS) today where our journey as social entrepreneurs started as PIE Club Members - the CKPS' Parent Support Group. We joined the PIE Club Networking Session and shared our experiences as PSG volunteers with the new P1 parents. 

We were delighted to meet on this occasion Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Minister, Prime Minister's Office, and Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, who visited CKPS. Check out the lovely video which he posted about the school here.

As PSG ExCo Alumni of CKPS, we encourage our fellow parents to engage and volunteer in the respective schools of their children. Parent Support Groups form an essential part of the school culture and community and contribute to a positive teaching and learning environment.

Have a great school year ahead - enjoy the learning! 

In preparation for Go Green SG 2025, the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment organised a sharing and networking session for teachers and school representatives on 6 November 2024. The event showcased successful examples of school activities that were held as part of Go Green SG 2024 and connected schools with a curated selection of partners that offer sustainability-related activities for education institutions.

We were thrilled to be part of the event and to present our mission and work to over 80 educators and school teachers. We were also happy that three students from River Valley Primary School and their Science Teacher joined us on this occasion and shared their experiences during Go Green SG 2024. The Circular Classroom and RVPS collaborated on a Sustainability Day during Go Green SG 2024 and conducted several activities, including a uniform donation drive, quiz booths, an exhibition and more. Read more about our engagement in Go Green SG 2024 here.

From Stage to Sustainability: environmental protection is about interdisciplinarity! On 18 November 2024, we visited again Bendemeer Primary School and welcomed 40 students (Level 3 to Level 6) to a repurposing workshop. All students were members of the school band and we jointly repurposed their old band uniforms.  The program combined hands-on learning with sustainability, teaching students about the environmental impact of textile waste and the importance of repurposing.

Students transformed their old band uniforms jackets into practical items like pouches and bottle holders. For many, it was their first time sewing, but they quickly found confidence in their new skills. 

The workshop wasn’t just about crafting — it showed how small actions contribute to sustainability. By the end of the day, students left with a sense of accomplishment and a fresh perspective on how they can make a difference for the planet.

Our first collaboration with River Valley Primary School was during Go Green SG 2024 in July 2024. What a pleasure to continue our cooperation with the school, Ms Asveeny Sanjeevi, Level Head (Science), the PSG and 10 student leaders on sustainability and to explore another opportunity of promoting circularity in schools!

On 29 September 2024, we ran a hands-on workshop with over 20 PSG volunteers and students leaders (P4 and P5 levels). Following an introduction to sustainable textiles and sustainable consumption, each participant created a pouch made of pre-loved RVPS school uniforms. While we welcomed a few experienced PSG leaders, most parents and students sat for the first time on a sewing machine. More exciting activities to come at RVPS!

"Green Week is not just a date on the calendar: it is a movement toward a greener future. While it is not easy being 'green', together we can make a significant difference by embracing sustainable practices within your own spheres of influence and spreading awareness to those around you." 

We were happy to receive this message from the Dunman High School Eco Stewardship Team which organised the Green Week in school from 12 to 16 August 2024. From the Art Department, the Eco Council, the Y4 SIV Teams, the School's Finance Team, Teachers and the Student Community, everyone contributed to this school-wide event which was designed with one key objective in mind: "to plant seeds of diverse ideas and approaches towards sustainability, hoping they will germinate in time to come."

The Circular Classroom was part of the programme and set up an activity booth on 12 August 2024 - engaging the students in sustainability quizzes and conversations on sustainable consumption and green practices in school and at home. Throughout the Green Week at DHS, we also set up our exhibition at the library where students could also learn more about sustainability and the textile industry, including their own school uniforms.

As part of the Sustainability Awareness Campaign at ITE College Central during the week of 22 July 2024, we were happy to display our mobile exhibition "Circularity in Action: School Uniforms for a Greener Singapore".

The exhibition is up until National Day, and also highlights Singapore's dedicated efforts towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation. Creativity and innovation - starting with curriculum planning and sustainability activities at schools - play crucial roles in fostering greener schools and a more sustainable future. 

The banners and posters were designed by 6 ITE Students Higher Nitec for Visual Merchandising: Elena Yap Saan Yu, Irdina Binte Mohamad Saini, Muhammad Irfan Bin Hairuddin, Nur Aimisyazwani Binte Muhamed Nor, Rosalina Binte Ajis, and Sherlene Quek Si Ling.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Geraldine Tang, Senior Head, Arts Management, Student Development; Jason Chua, Section Head, Design & Media (Visual Merchandising), School of Design & Media; and Gerald Tan, Lecturer, Visual Merchandising, School of Design & Media, for this collaboration.

We are proud to announce our collaboration with ITE Central on a Service Learning Programme for the remainder of this year. 32 students from ITE Central will join us in supporting our workshops at two Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Active Ageing Centres: THK Active Ageing Centre @ Cassia and THK Active Ageing Centre @ Kaki Bukit. The students will assist in organising the workshops, fostering intergenerational collaboration, skills sharing, and joint learning.

This collaboration not only aims to enrich the educational experience of ITE Central students but also instils values of community engagement and social responsibility. We are deeply grateful to Jason Chua for his instrumental role in initiating and facilitating this partnership. Together, we are enthusiastic about the potential for meaningful impact and the establishment of a long-term partnership.

To conclude our engagement during Go Green SG 2024, we displayed our exhibition "Circularity in Action: School Uniforms for a Greener Singapore" at National Junior College (NJC) from 10-12 July 2024.

In addition to the exhibition, we organised a repurposing workshop for approximately 25 students. The workshop marked the first experience for many participants in creating new products from their pre-loved school uniforms and using sewing machines. It was inspiring to witness the ongoing sustainability efforts at NJC, particularly those led by their Greenlink Club. The club is dedicated to advocating for environmental sustainability within the school, focusing on crucial issues such as biodiversity, waste management, and waste minimization.

Our heartfelt thanks to National Junior College, Mr Terence Yap, Ms Vivian Liu, and the Greenlink Club for their collaboration and commitment to promoting sustainability.

Our Primary School exhibition "Circularity in Action: School Uniforms for a Greener Singapore" recently made its way to Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and was displayed at the school from 8-10 July 2024

In conjunction with the exhibition, we also organised a sustainability and repurposing workshop on 6 July 2024. Approximately 40 students and parents attended the session. During the workshop, participants hand-sewed owls from pre-loved uniforms.

Owls, symbolising knowledge, wisdom, and protection, are remarkable creatures known for their exceptional navigational abilities. Notably, Singapore is home to six owl species, including the critically endangered spotted wood owl.

The workshop served not only as a valuable activity promoting green practices but also as a reminder of the importance of protecting biodiversity through sustainable production and consumption.

A big thank you to Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Mr Lincoln Shen (Head of Department, Science), and Ms Kristiana Poe ACS(P) Parent Support Group Executive Committee) for their collaboration and active engagement with the school community.

Read more about the workshop on the ACS (Primary) PSG website here.

On 5 July 2024, Changkat Primary School (CKPS) opened its doors for the "Changkat Experience." The event welcomed more than 20 kindergartens and 350 pairs of K2 students and parents, offering them an immersive journey into the school’s daily environment, a campus trail, and a variety of engaging activities.

We were happy to be part of this experience, showcasing our work and sharing our strong partnership with CKPS. Our journey as a social enterprise began at this very school, where we joined the Parent Support Group (PSG) and volunteered for nearly a decade on numerous meaningful activities. Inspired by the strong partnership and encouragement from the school leadership, teachers, and our PSG peers, we established The Circular Classroom to promote sustainability and circularity in education.

We wish all the future CKPS students a wonderful learning journey at the school and hope they build cherished memories.

During the period of Go Green SG 2024, we also set up our mobile exhibition "Circularity in Action: School Uniforms for a Greener Singapore," at River Valley Primary School (RVPS) from 2-4 July 2024.

The collaboration with RVPS has an interesting background: Our journey began in January 2024 when we met Primary 5 student Aiden and his family at our co-creation space at Play Pan, the former Peace Centre. We helped Aiden repurpose his outgrown uniform into a little pouch. Excited about his new creation, Aiden wrote a letter to his principal, Mrs Jennifer Pang, asking if the school could organise similar sustainability activities. He had already mobilised several of his friends to support him in this initiative. In March, we received a lovely email from Mrs Pang to explore a potential collaboration.

Over May and June, we worked with Ms Asveeny Sanjeevi, Level Head (Science) at RVPS, Aiden, and his friends to prepare an event for Go Green SG. While students designed fun-filled recess activities for their peers, we set up our exhibition and partnered with the Parent Support Group on a uniform donation drive.

We would like to thank RVPS, Aiden and team, and PSG volunteers for this partnership!

As part of Go Green SG 2024, we showcased our exhibition "Circularity in Action: School Uniforms for a Greener Singapore" at Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) from 2-4 July 2024.

At the same time, we also kickstarted a Value-In-Action Programme with TMJC students. From early July to mid-August, nearly 50 J1 students embark on a meaningful journey of creativity and service, making tote bags from pre-loved school uniforms,  which can be for example used as gifts for graduating students. The programme offers a fantastic opportunity for applied and experiential learning.

During this process, students will strengthen their understanding of sustainability and sustainable consumption behaviour. By repurposing school uniforms, students not only build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment but also have the chance to showcase their skills and creativity.

We are grateful to Mr. Sin Kim Ho (Principal), Ms. Michelle Lee (Subject Head, SD VIA), Ms. Amy Tan (Head of Department, CCE), and Ms. Lee Xueting (Economics Teacher) for this invaluable partnership.

On  24 May 2024, we hosted an exciting awareness and hands-on session with an enthusiastic group of students at ITE Central. The highlight of the event was the SEWATHON, a speed-innovation challenge where students transformed pre-loved uniforms into innovative and useful prototypes.

Students eagerly tackled the challenge, showcasing great teamwork and ingenuity. The range of solutions they developed was truly inspiring, featuring everything from bags and accessories to entirely new garments. Their design thinking and resourcefulness were on full display, demonstrating the power of creativity and sustainable practices.

The SEWATHON not only highlighted the importance of sustainability but also underscored the value of practical problem-solving skills and hands-on learning experiences. The event was a blend of education, innovation, and environmental consciousness, encouraging young minds to explore and innovate.

We had a great opportunity to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and textile waste among students from Primary 1 to Primary 6. Invited by Tanjong Katong Primary School and the Parent Support Group (PSG), we set up a booth during Earth Week celebrations on 24 and 25 April 2024. The students gained insight into the repercussions of discarding their uniforms and discovered innovative ways to repurpose them, turning waste into creative solutions.

Education Career Guidance Talks play a pivotal role in shaping students' understanding of future opportunities and fostering appreciation for the diverse array of occupations available to them.

We were at Cedar Girls' Secondary School on 15 April 2024 for a career talk discussing the dynamic sustainability industry  and sharing insights into our work. Starting the conversation early about sustainable developement lays groundwork for a better tomorrow.

Empowering young minds with knowledge about sustainability not only equips them for future careers but also cultivates a sense of responsibility towards building a more equitable and resilient world. 

The programme "My Green Uniform" is  an opportunity for applied and experiential learning that strengthens students’ understanding of sustainability and encourages and nurtures their sustainable consumption behaviours. By repurposing their own school uniforms, students also build up self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment as they showcase their skills and creativity.

In February and March 2024, The Circular Classroom partnered with Bendemeer Primary School and conducted sustainability workshops for students from level P3 to level P5. The students created sling bags and pouches made of their pre-loved school uniforms. Most of them experienced the various steps of textile repurposing for the first time - from tracing and fabric cutting, to machine  sewing, decorating and fixing buttons. Next to training their basic life-style skills and learning about sustainable textiles, students could also win prizes durning the knowledge quiz, including a little cotton plant as first prize!

TM Connects 2024 is an annual event at Tampines Meridian Junior College where TMJC student clubs, NGOs, charities and local community stakeholders from the social and environmental sector present their work and encourage JC1 students to volunteer. More than 500 students attended the event.

We were happy to join the event and set up  an info booth, next to many other key organisations in Singapore that drive positive change in the communities, for example the Singapore Association for Mental Health, Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore, Caring SG Commuters, SG HealthCare Corps, or Over the Rainbow.

On 13 September 2023, Changkat Primary School (CKPS)  celebrated Teacher's Day in school.

The CKPS Partners in Education (PIE) Club and The Circular Classroom came up with a very creative and thoughtful idea to express parents’ gratitude to teachers, educators, school leadership and school staff:

In line with the PIE Club's commitment to go green, parent volunteers sewed over 200 coasters out of 100% recycled school uniforms during craft workshop sessions in school and at home.

These handmade gifts were a token of appreciation and respect to all CKPS teachers and staff for their unwavering support and hard work to create a supportive, collaborative and inclusive learning environment for our children.

Read the full story about Teachers Day, published by in the weekly Parents Notification sent by the school (14 September  2023).

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Sustainability and art are closely connected: both invite reflection, aim to raise awareness, and drive change. Through art, students can visually explain complex sustainable development concepts, foster a deeper understanding of sustainable practices, and turn their ideas into powerful calls for action.

In July and August 2023, Changkat Primary School (CKPS), the CKPS Partners in Education (PIE Club) and The Circular Classroom collaborated on a school-wide Art Competition. Under the topic “Imagine your Green School”, the competition highlighted the role of schools in promoting sustainability, shaping a green mindset, and instilling sustainable practices in students.

Over 90 students across all levels participated enthusiastically in the competition and shared their vision of a school environment that cultivates a sense of responsibility towards the planet. The artworks – paintings, collages, sculptures and installations – showed remarkable creativity and demonstrated the students’ understanding of sustainable practices, from waste reduction and recycling, renewable energy, and ecological balance.

Read the full story about the Art Competition, published in the weekly Parents Notification sent by the school (24 August 2023).

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Throughout July 2023, Changkat Primary School (CKPS), the CKPS Partners in Education (PIE) Club and The Circular Classroom joined the nation-wide Go Green SG movement, an initiative led by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment that rallied the community to take collective action towards a sustainable future for Singapore.

The Learning Days "Threads of Unity and Sustainability" focused on the textile industry and its impact on the environment. Responsible production and consumption are key to prevent environmental degradation and combat climate change. This project helped build a green mindset among CKPS students and encouraged them to commit to sustainable textile practices, for example by rethinking the use and lifespan of their school uniforms.

Read the full story about the Learning Days, published in the weekly Parents Notification sent by the school (17 August 2023).

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