Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This pathway fosters creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, where students delve into design thinking, business principles, and ethical practices, preparing them to innovate and succeed in an ever-changing world.
The Makery
At The Garage, students embark on a journey of innovation, transforming concepts into viable projects. With state-of-the-art resources and an inspiring environment, it’s the epicentre for entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking ventures. It’s here where innovation truly finds its home.
Purpose
The purpose of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation curriculum is:
- To cultivate a culture of creativity and ethical entrepreneurship, equipping them with a fusion of design thinking, business principles, and innovation skills.
- To cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset through design thinking, systems & service thinking, and a focus on ethical practice to drive innovation and effectively address real-world challenges.
- To empower students to develop a diverse skill set that integrates business and design principles in
order to equip them for innovative problem-solving and ethical decision-making.
The Curriculum includes key strands and practices designed to foster holistic skill development and a mindset
geared toward innovation.
Key Strands
Design Thinking
Students explore the principles and methods of human-centred design, learning to empathise
with users, identify and define problems, ideate, innovate, prototype and test their ideas.
Systems & Service Thinking
Students delve into the mindset that emphasises empathy, feedback, and
collaboration to understand the importance of designing systems and services that meet real-world user needs.
Ethics of Practice
Explores the ethical dimensions of design and innovation.
Business & Design
Explores innovative education approaches at the crossroads of business and design,
guiding students to turn creativity into practical solutions within the school curriculum.
Key Practices
LEARN
Inquire:Exploring basic design thinking and business concepts, identify the needs of their community, and inquire into the potential areas for creative problem-solving and innovation.
THINK
Critical Thinking | Connect | Reflect: Promoting reflective and critical thinking empowering learners to assess creative ideas, align with values, adapt strategically, and collaborate effectively to address community needs with innovation.
DO
Care | Communicate | Collaborate: Learners prioritise ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability, collaborating with peers, mentors, and stakeholders to create impactful projects, and address real-world problems
Core Dimensions of Learning
Industrial Design
The creative and technical process of conceptualising and developing innovative products to meet user needs and market demands.
Geometric Construction and Technical Drawing
Precise representations of objects and designs for practical applications in engineering, architecture, and technical fields.
Communication Design
The art of visually conveying ideas, concepts, and information effectively across digital and print mediums.
Artisanal and Craft
A focus on sustainability and traditional craftsmanship through collaboration with communities using meticulous materials and techniques.
Design Thinking
Principles of human-centred design, focusing on empathy, problem identification, ideation, innovation, prototyping, and testing.
Systems and Service Thinking
A mindset rooted in empathy, collaboration, and feedback to design systems and services that address real-world user needs.
Ethics of Practice
The ethical dimensions of design and innovation, emphasising responsible and thoughtful practices.
Business and Design
The intersection of business and design, guiding creativity into practical, innovative solutions.
Core Dimensions of Learning
Design Thinking
Principles of human-centred design, focusing on empathy, problem identification, ideation, innovation, prototyping, and testing.
Systems and Service Thinking
A mindset rooted in empathy, collaboration, and feedback to design systems and services that address real-world user needs.
Ethics of Practice
The ethical dimensions of design and innovation, emphasising responsible and thoughtful practices.
Business and Design
The intersection of business and design, guiding creativity into practical, innovative solutions.
Start Your Innovation Journey
Start Your Innovation Journey