Every year our year 8 Geographers take a full day to “junk model” sustainable cities out of recycled material. It raises awareness into how much of our day-to-day items are sent to recycling, and teaches students about the five key aspects of sustainable city design: waste management, energy, food production, green spaces and transport.

Students spent a day being decision-makers, applying their powerful geographical knowledge to make decisions which would impact the quality of the life of their residents in their city. The results were fantastic, and students had a wonderful day!

Jessica K said that the best part was “deciding all of the things I could put in the city, like a Tescos and a bookshop”, and Isla R said that the best part was “creating the city with all my friends, (and winning!)”. Students had to collaborate to decide what to include, much like a real-life governmental situation. Each class had a team who won, and well done to Eliana M, Emily W, Seren W and Emily N whose city is featured here!