Establishment of an Outdoor Learning Area with respective curriculum and event integration

Ongoing forest and outdoor trips integrated in school activities and curriculum

STEM Lab: Use of recyclable materials for engineering and design projects (bottles, cardboard, bottle caps, etc.) also deconstruct to use material again vs throwing away

Science Lab: Science UOI revolves around sustainable practices in regards of taking care of our earth (Earth Science) and life on earth (Life Science). 

Recycling Change Makers Club: Reviewing and determining next steps in school to be more sustainable with trash. 

Compass Training: Some staff have undergone compass training and work with peers to evaluate sustainability in regards to the Compass Model. 

SDG's (UN Sustainability & Development Goals) Students in 2nd, 2/3rd  (in Genius hour (HWEO) ) and 6-8 in innovation and sustainability class connect projects and actions to the UN Sustainability Goals.

Change Makers Conference: This provided opportunities for students to be inspired by other companies or persons who made changes when change was needed in terms of sustainability.

Peer Experts and Asynchronous Learning (sustainability of time working as a community of learners) : 

Students create and track skills (for example Spark Video expert or cardboard cutting and hot gluing expert) these students have completed a performance task and are publicly know to be “go to experts” when students have questions or would like to complete a performance task to become an expert themselves.  

Students are creating asynchronous lessons with videos and google docs to teach others (for example 5 knots you need to know for camping and canoeing) these skill development lessons are to be shared publicly and become options to other students during their skill (Genius Hour / Flex times) 

Outdoor Learning has been using natural materials (rocks, sticks, sand) to create new spaces and reusing grass in bare areas when digging. 

Questions from staff and students have been brought up regarding regulations around using materials (building materials or old school furniture) instead of throwing them away.