Year 10 Integrated Learning

from Loreto Normanhurst Yearbook 2021

by Loreto Normanhurst

Sport Profiles

YEAR 10

INTEGRATED LEARNING

The Integrated curriculum is centred on developing learning skills and increasing awareness about justice.

The four topics we focused on this year were the circular economy, financial literacy, building a social enterprise, and food insecurity. These topics developed in us a stronger sense of citizenship and interrelation to our community, and allowed for different perspectives on the world while encouraging collaboration and teamwork. These skills built the foundation for SPRINT Week which Year 10 participated in during Term 4. SPRINT Week is a teamwork based problem-solving program. As a group we aimed to use ‘10X’ thinking to come up with innovative and creative solutions, addressing the different problems put forward to us by our subject matter experts. We were able to solve problems for companies such as Google, Netflix, Westfield, Universal Music Australia and more. Throughout the year, Year 10 was challenged to think outside the square and provided with opportunities to extend our thinking.

Zoe Clubb, Lara Granelli, & Sophie McKenna, Year 10

SPRINT Week 2021 was a huge success! Based on the Google Ventures design methodology, Year 10 were tasked with finding a solution to a real problem faced by a business or organisation within five days in groups of five or six. Groups worked with Google, Too Good Co, The Pyjama Foundation, Guzman y Gomez, Netflix, GoForFit and some even worked to solve a Loreto-based problem. Throughout the week, we worked tirelessly through many group activities, many involving “working alone, together” to gain a clearer understanding of the problem and to develop our solution in preparation for our pitch on the final day. At the end of the week, every group presented their solution to their subject matter experts, as well as peers and teachers. Although a few groups were assigned with the same problem, all groups had tackled the challenge in unique and various ways. SPRINT Week was filled with challenge, excitement, teamwork and problem solving, and we are all so grateful for the opportunity to learn and collaborate with peers and clients outside of the normal school curriculum.

It provided us with the chance to apply and further build on our skills outside of the classroom.

A massive thank you to Ms Green for the week’s coordination and to all involved with the organisation of the week. Thanks to all the businesses, social enterprises and organisations who gave us this amazing opportunity!