Yr10 Technology Excursion

10GTE Explores Sustainability and Sydney Architecture

Last Thursday, our Year 10 Graphics students embarked on an excursion that combined hands-on sustainability learning with architectural exploration across Sydney.

The day began at Banish, a B-Corp certified organisation dedicated to reducing plastic waste through innovative recycling and product creation. Our 16 students learned about the organisation’s BRAD program, which encourages individuals, corporates, and schools to donate their plastic waste. Students helped sort and produce a detailed sustainability report tracking the environmental impact of a few of their clients.

Students got hands-on experience sorting different types of plastic, learning the complexities of the recycling process. The highlight of the visit was moulding their own pens from recycled plastic, giving them a tangible understanding of how waste materials can be transformed into functional products.

After the morning session, students set out on an Australian architectural walking tour through the city. Despite the warm conditions, the group remained patient, engaged, and eager to explore the buildings and structures they had studied in their first assessment task earlier this year.

The walking tour provided valuable opportunities to see real-world examples of Australian architecture, connecting classroom learning with actual built environments. Students examined various architectural styles and design elements throughout the city.

The excursion concluded above Circular Quay Station, where students enjoyed panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. This iconic location provided a fitting end to a day focused on understanding how design shapes our urban environment.

Ms Catalan
Year 10 Graphics Teacher