Social Enterprise Learning in Commerce
In HSIE we understand that social enterprise learning fosters essential skills including critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and collaboration. Students develop a sense of purpose in creating sustainable and positive change for social and environmental issues. This is a real world learning framework which has been embedded into Commerce learning as students apply theory to design socially responsible solutions to contemporary and future focused challenges. Thank you to Vikki Cummins for her application of social enterprise learning into her Year 9 Commerce lessons.
Brigida Zagora
Head of HSIE (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Teacher Reflection
As part of our Year 9 Commerce topic Political and Community Involvement, my class has been exploring the ways individuals and groups can take action to address community issues. Students were shown videos of different social enterprises and were asked to think of an issue that affects them or the wider community. Each group identified a challenge, researched its causes and implications and developed creative solutions.The students all worked very hard on the project and some of the standout student initiatives included:
- Clear Speak – communication cards to assist non-verbal students in expressing emotions and needs. Designed by Rose Long, Mila Ettorre, Kirby Valtwies and Lucia Winters
- Junior Justice – a program designed to encourage greater female participation in law and politics. Designed by Chloe Lai, Willow Lai, Anya Brodowski, Aoife Notelaers and Natalie Bechara.
- Next Chapter – a peer reading and mentoring initiative connecting Santa Sabina students in Gioia House and Del Monte. Designed by Valentina Gibson, Olivia Nasr and Francesca Placanica.
Vikki Cummins
HSIE Teacher
