FOUR geography students from Ormiston College are taking part in the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Challenge.
This year-long challenge encourages students to identify local environmental issues related to biospheric SDGs and develop innovative, STEM-based solutions using GIS technology.
On July 28, the students attended an inspiring workshop at Brisbane Square Library as part of the challenge.
The event led by Esri Australia in collaboration with Griffith University and Brisbane City Council, brought schools together from across the region for a day of inspiration and learning.
Griffith University opened the workshop with a discussion on sustainability and SDG initiatives. This was followed by Brisbane City Council, which outlined its role in urban sustainability.
The day concluded with a hands-on GIS workshop led by Esri Australia Science and Education Manager Jennah Williams, who assisted the students to create impactful content for their project.
The Ormiston College team has chosen to focus its challenge on Coochiemudlo Island, investigating real-world solutions to help achieve the SDGs.
The project has been officially registered with the United Nations.
Working collaboratively, the students will meet regularly to research, map and communicate their findings using GIS storytelling tools.
Their final case study and conclusions will be submitted in October as part of the SDGs Challenge requirements.
Ormiston College is an independent, co-educational non-denominational Christian school located in Ormiston.
The school has approximately 1500 students from Prep to Year 12 (including the Early Learning Centre).
Ormiston College demonstrates a commitment to innovation and to preparing students for the 21st century and beyond.
It strives to develop learners who think flexibly, work independently and collaboratively, take risks, solve real world problems and demonstrate thinking skills.
Ormiston College is widely identified as a leading school in creating a community that fosters creativity and innovation through relevant and scalable programs that serve as models for other schools.
Already recognised at the forefront in its field as one of Queensland’s most Innovative Schools for nine years running and as a Microsoft Showcase School, Ormiston College is focusing on embracing emerging technologies while building specialised skillsets which will arm students with competency for life after school.
