Middle School

InterGREAT Market Day

The 500s area was abuzz with excitement on Tuesday as the InterGREAT Market Day was in full swing.

During term 4, students have been focussing on ‘Self in the global community’ and learning to become active global citizens. The major project of the term was a ‘Global Challenge’ where students set up a business for Market Day in order to raise awareness of global issues and raise money for charity. Students chose to promote a wide range of global issues, including climate change, plastic pollution, palm oil, whaling, homelessness, extreme poverty, animal rights, overfishing and access to clean water and sanitation.

There were a great variety of stalls, with students producing some quality artisan wares. Many had a focus on sustainable products to reduce our impact on the planet. It was great to see the school community come together to support this event.

To top it off, as the theme of InterGREAT is ‘Making a Difference’ the Market Day raised just over $1600 which has been donated to Oxfam. Oxfam are empowering communities to tackle poverty by helping families grow more food, earn a living, access clean water and toilets, live healthier, safer lives and have their voices heard.

Congratulations to everyone involved. Your hard work and effort really made a difference! The most profitable stall was run by Jemima, Alicia, Maeve and Taylor. This team promoted awareness of plastic pollution by designing and making their own reusable bags. Congratulations on your entrepreneurial skills, creativity and for raising awareness of such an important issue.

Virginia Watson

InterGREAT coordinator