In a dynamic effort to foster global citizenship and motivate the next generation of change-makers, Design4SDGs hosted a day of fun and inspiring workshops for pupils across LEO Academy Trust; surrounding the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These SDGs constitute a vital framework designed to address pressing global issues, ranging from poverty and inequality to climate change and environmental sustainability. Design4SDGs recognizes the pivotal role education plays in shaping a sustainable future, and is actively engaged in inspiring young people to be proactive participants in achieving these goals.

On 10th October, LEO Academy Trust pupils gathered at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy for the opportunity to explore the Sustainable Development Goals in a range of engaging and educational activities organised by Design4SDGs. The workshops emphasized the value of collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity: essential skills necessary for devising innovative solutions to complex global problems. Through the tasks set, pupils devised presentations and posters dedicated to their chosen goal. With these ideas in motion, they will continue to work in groups at school to construct a final project based on one of the goals below:

• SDG3 - Good Health & Well-being

• SDG4 - Quality Education

• SDG5 - Gender Equality

• SDG11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

• SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

• SDG13 - Climate Action

After developing their final campaign, their entries will be submitted for judging. Successful groups will then be given the exciting opportunity to present their ideas on stage at Bett 2024!

Design4SDGs was developed to promote big thinking and innovative ideas on a large scale to generate new, dynamic solutions for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to the workshops, Design4SDGs orchestrated a captivating livestream event, connecting with primary schools worldwide. This live broadcast offered a unique opportunity for schools from various corners of the world to virtually unite and engage in dialogues concerning the SDGs. 

LEO Academy Trust is proud to see so many of our pupils getting stuck in with these challenges, and can’t wait to see the final entries!

Please click here to watch the full session.