Inspiring the Next Generation: Rediscovery Centre Launches Pioneering Sustainable Schools Project
From creating musical instruments out of upcycled materials to building wildlife bridges from egg cartons, primary schools can now dive into STEM skills while exploring sustainability in a fun and innovative way.
The Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy, is proud to announce the launch of its Sustainable Schools project, combining STEM education with hands-on learning to bring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to life.
Primary school teachers across Ireland can apply for the free workshops, focusing on real-world challenges through interactive experiments, creative upcycled projects, and problem-solving activities.
“The latest global Sustainable Development Goal progress report shows that Ireland is on track for only 50% of our SDGs, and performance is falling in the area of SDG 12, responsible consumption and production. We are excited to offer this new programme to our future leaders, to empower them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to strive for a better Ireland.”
Claire Downey, CEO
“This exciting project is all about empowering and inspiring primary school students to explore how STEM skills can achieve the crucial Sustainable Development Goals. The project will help students to learn more about what they can do to create a more sustainable and fair world for all.”
Sarah Clear, Head of Education
The initiative aligns with the Rediscovery Centre’s mission to drive environmental awareness and circular economy in Ireland, aiming to inspire and engage through demonstration and hands-on learning, showing students that sustainability isn’t just a concept, but a way of life they can actively shape.
Sustainable Schools: Achieving the SDGs through STEM is jointly funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland and the Department of Education under the Discover Programme.
