Hack for Global Good

Founded by RHCD high school students in 2018, this immersive and collaborative real-world learning experience brings learners from across Rhode Island to hack solutions related to one of the United Nations Sustainability Goals.

Wendy Gustavel Librarian & Instructional Facilitator

Hack for Global Good (H4GG) is a school wide event that engages ALL students and faculty members in design thinking and creative, collaborative problem solving. In 2023, Hack For Global Good focused on identifying solutions to Health (UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Global Health & Wellbeing). For the first time ever, students and faculty from all three divisions participated in the H4GG. All Lower and Middle School students participated as hackers, while students in the Upper School could hack, mentor, or serve on the H4GG committee.

As part of H4GG, Teams had just 5 minutes to explain their Healthrelated idea, and to clearly articulate the specific problem, innovative solution, and local or global impact, before a panel of industry judges.

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Top Skills Learned based on Student survey: Collaboration, Communication, Perseverance

Reflections

• “I learned how to work better with others.” (MS student)

• “(It was most challenging to make) our idea different from what was already out there. We really had to dive deep into our own intentions to find personalization for our Idea.” (US Student)

• “I was out of my comfort zone by not controlling and leading or teaching during Hackathon time, and grew as a facilitator by taking a step back.” (Faculty Mentor)

For more information visit Hack for Global Good webpage

Highlights 22-23

Cross Country placed three runners in the top 10 of the Southeastern New England Championships

Varsity Tennis captured their fourth consecutive League Championship

Varsity Field Hockey won second consecutive State Championship

Boys Varsity Basketball regular season Southeastern New England Champions, repeated trip to the New England Championship Tournament Finals

Girls Varsity Basketball first EVER bid to the New England Championship Tournament

Every practice, every game, every team trip, every workout –we do things The Mariner Way – a philosophy centered on resiliency, effort, and pride.

Dynamic Athletics Program

Our athletic program functions as an integral part of the total curriculum. We strive for the development of well-rounded individuals, capable of taking their place in a competitive society. We believe that sports offer an environment for children to grow, not just athletically, but also socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

For more information visit the Athletics webpage