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We already knew...

We found it interesting...

We connected with...

We were surprised...

We thought the big ideas discussed were...

We learned....

We want to know more about...

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Mazenod College

We already Knew:
- environmental and economic implications on climate change

We found it interesting:
- By 2030 their will be more plastic in eh ocean then fish

We connected with:
- we were angered that people ignore the facts about climate change even thought they are so clear

We were surprised:
- By 2030 it is projected that no country will reach the 17 sustainability goals

We thought the big ideas discussed were:
- climate change
- how we can make a difference to the environment
- circular economy
minimalism

We learned:
- how people lived with minimalism and their goals for living like this

We want to know more about:
- We want to learn more about how we can stop the environmental decline
- How as students can we make a difference in the world

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Wellington Secondary College

We already knew about climate change and the effects it has on the Earth.

We found it interesting how there is a school specifically catered to educate youth about sustainability.

We connected on our shared feelings on people who do not believe in climate change, and with the fact that most politicians state that they will make a change yet continue to do nothing

We were surprised to learn the fact that Balinese people have to inhale the toxic gases that are equal to inhaling around 40 cigarettes a day.

We thought the big ideas discussed were: sustainability, self-empowerment, responsibility.

We learned how each country is affected by climate change in their own ways.

We want to know more about how we can make a difference and some practical ideas we can implement as students to encourage sustainability. Additionally, our first steps we are able to take to make a change.

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we already knew,
- this year in term one we leant about ocean acidification, and how we felt the school never completely committed. we felt as though we were exposed but not immersed

we found it interesting:
- 20% of youth is the population, but 100% of the future
- we found the reverse culture shock was very interesting, how she felt she was going backward and was being overtaken by the consumerist life

we connected with:
- we connected with how difficult it can be to start the conversation and learn about the issues
- many of the conversations about climate change are made by adults in places of power, when we as the 'future' should be included as it is ours lives they are planning, we have to face the consequences of their actions
- her family went on holiday and the bush fires came in that direction, and the old couple said that climate change isn't real, which made her realize that she shouldn't use all of her energy to try and change someone's mind who won't change

we were surprised:
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We already knew that climate change is a big problem we need to address.
We found it interesting how conflicting her exchanges were, with one being a far right authoritarian town and they other a more left eco friendly school.
We connected with how people are denying climate change, like her story of the people during the bushfires saying it was normal.
We were surprised about how her views on Climate change radically changed her economic views.
We thought the big ideas discussed were activism and youth activism, especially in the area of climate change, and how the current world is undesirable.
We learned small ways we can help the planet like you can use cooking oil as a fuel source for your car or something as little as picking up litter can make a difference.
We want to know more about whether our views on climate changes necessarily have to affect our economic views, and how we can speak up and make a difference.

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Al Taqwa College

We already knew that the news lies to cover up it's incompetence.

We found it interesting by 2030 there more plastic than fish in the sea. How the world is currently working on a linear spectrum rather than a circular one (reuse, reduce, recycle)

We connected with her student life (Ruby's) to our student life.

We were surprised that there's no lifestyle without producing any trash.

We thought big idea discussed were that it was surprised that although climate change was discussed no one really followed it.

We learned we are the main people who make a change to the world and if we don't do anything the world will become garbage.

We want to know more about if the world will change if contribute more.
We would also like to know more about waste in the ocean and how it pollutes the ecosystem there.

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We already knew  about minimalism, sustainability, UN sustainability goals, the lack of action by the older generations, need to collaborate and many of the facts about climate change

We found it interesting the different challenges she faced, how different peoples perspective differ on climate change, the different education systems and views in different countries, the importance of who you grow up around and how you learn from the experiences around them

We connected with only learning about the basics of climate change at school,

We were surprised by the number of people who don't know about climate change, the presence fake news and green washing, the negative reaction politicians when students tried to use there voice, the amount of people who use climate issues for profit

We thought the big ideas discussed were climate change denial, issue of greenwashing, school systems not being concerned about big issues.

We learned that leading a minimalist life is easier than you think

We want to know more about role of school in educating about climate change, how to inspire people to make action about climate change.

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School Name - Doncaster SC
We already knew... The climate was already a major issue for all of us.

We found it interesting... That Ruby went to study at our age, it's a big difference and it must have changed her.

We connected with... Ruby's response of anger to the debate on Fox news. also the idea that "adults aren't doing enough"

We were surprised... by 2030 more plastic than fish in the ocean

We thought the big ideas discussed were... minimalism and its potential for change.

We learned.... that the bamboo school existed

We want to know more about... we wanted to know more about the bamboo school

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Melbourne Grammar School - What We Connected With

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Melbourne Grammar School - What We Connected With

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We were especially connected to the idea of practicality of education and connection to the world like at the Green School. However, we also believe that the basics and essentials of education must not be sacrificed. If this middle ground can be reached, then the benefits would be substantial.

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We already that there will always be people who are not open to change and that it is easier to change in a society that is more open to change.

We found the school ruby attend very interesting an affective way of teaching the next generation.

We connected with ruby when she said angry about the lack of action and ignorance of the adults and people in power.

We were challenged minimalistic approach and how when she got back to Melb it was difficult and how we would find this a challenging.

The big ideas we thought ruby discussed was the circular economy and how we must change our economy to move forward in creating a sustainable world. How we must understand other views.

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We already knew that climate change was a big issue in the world and that we need to do something about it. We knew a bit about deforestation and how people were destroying animals' habitats to produce palm oil.

We found the Green Zone school was really interesting as it showed us that people with a bit of passion, willpower and hope can form groups to help save the planet from climate change.

We connected with the idea of youth's ideas being dismissed or unheard of as well as attending a private girls school. We were also connected by being a consumer and contributor to the palm oil problem, and that we needed to speak up if we wanted to see change.

We were surprised about how Ruby was able to come to the choice of being a minimalist as well as joining the Bali school to learn all about sustainability.

We thought the big ideas discussed were the dismissal of the importance of climate change, the prevention of young people's voices to be heard, and the devasting effects produced by our everyday lives e.g eating products with palm oil.

We learned a lot about the ideology of questioning how things are made to be if they're incorrect or ruining the futures of the younger generation. We also learned about how important it is to speak up for what you believe in.

We wanted to know more about the Bali school and how things were taught there and what the experience would be like.

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I thought that Ruby's experiences helped her form her ideas, and I think its great that she's sharing her experiences with others.

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I knew that climate change was a problem, however, Ruby explained it in depth and connected it to our everyday lives. I found it interesting that she fights for her future and what she cares about significantly, and I was surprised when I heard she was close to my age when the problem caught her attention. Her feeling of responsibility at such a young age surprised me, and I felt that how other high school students' concerns were different to hers was a challenge to overcome. She highly values her future and the environment, and I think that this would be vital to creating a much more beautiful environment.

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We already knew about climate change and the effects it can have, however we were surprised with how soon the effects could have a great impact on us. We are always quick to think that it will be in another lifetime, not our own.

We found it interesting that she is so well travelled and knowledgeable at such a young age. She has seen so much, been apart of so much and had such an impact. We loved hearing her story, she is inspiring.

We connected with the Bali Green Program as at Hazel Glen College we have a similar program called The Experiential Program. This program is hands on like the one Ruby participated in, in Bali. We would love to see our program be more about real world issues and being able to make a change.

We would love to see more local initiatives such as more bins, recyclable bins holes be wider instead of a circular hole that you cannot fit anything into. We would like to see a state initiative where the government passes a law that companies must make their products with 50% recyclable materials. We want to make a change but we cannot make a change if it is not accessible for us on the ground.

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We have already learned about the impacts of climate change and the future of our world. We have learned about how we can positively contribute to reducing carbon emissions and preserve the planet.
We found her experiences interesting and just how much she has done despite being quite young. It was truly inspirational to hear of the ways we can make a difference in our world.
We connected with the fact that there are adults in this world who disregard these issues and we sometimes feel somewhat alone when trying to discuss these issues.
We were surprised to find just how little is being done and how it is up to all of us to make changes wherever we can.

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Reflection On Ruby Bourke's Presentation

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Reflection On Ruby Bourke's Presentation

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We already knew that climate change is getting worse and worse due to all the pollution.

We found it interesting how Ruby said to not try to voice the matter with people that are sitting on the fence but people that are already ready to take action.

We connected with our school peers and discussed equally about our thoughts on how we need to make a change.

We were surprised with the people denying climate change was occurring and it was due to humans.

We thought the big ideas we discussed was how we can help make a difference and just how powerful our voices are.

We learned ways to follow what we are fighting for.

We want to know more about how to inspire more people to come onboard and make a better future.

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We spoke about:

- challenges for communities to remove obstacles for sustainable living eg. costs, time, infrastructure

- how the environment and culture influence our ability to live sustainably. We found it interesting that Ruby naturally fell back into a consumption lifestyle in Australia. Was this habit or the influence of the broader culture?

- how can we nurture the land so the land nurtures us?

- take little steps - chickens, grow veggies

- what can we do at our school? Does our canteen sell food with palm oil?

- We all wanted to go and live at the Green School! But is it fair to compare Green School with regular schools in Australia? Can we all be the Green School?

- Seeing someone else take action can inspire us to also take action.

- Developing countries don't have the infrastructure for sustainable waste removal. We are lucky but out of sight, out of mind removes our responsibility for our own waste. Strong sense that we'd love to live waste free but so hard as young people to influence buying choices.

- As individuals it is easy to think that we can't make a difference. We are largely unconscious of how much rubbish we produce; but if we all think like this, how can we achieve change?

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we already know that  some serious impact on environmental and climate change
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We found it interesting:
nowadays, everyone has different views toward the climate change.

We connected with:
Ruby's story about her student life .

We are surprised about :
Many cities and countries constantly produce rubbish every day ,there are increasing amount of rubbish  such as plastic bags .

We thought the big ideas:
climate change
minimalism
global warming
greenhouse effect

We learned:
people should have a sense of environmental protection.Different countries have different ways to cope with environmental issues.

We want to know more about:
what is the role of students and schools in the environmental protection and how to reduce the damage to the nature.

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We already knew the climate change crisis that we are facing right now, and the affect that it has on the Earth.

We found it interesting that the green school is a school that is connected to nature. Everything that they do is in nature. For example, the fuel used was from used cooking oil!

We connected with the passion that Ruby felt about the urge to do something about this crisis that we face every single day.

We were surprised that Ruby was not actually exposed to the idea of climate change when she was young.

We thought the big ideas discussed were sustainability, climate change, our future, global warming, minimalism and responsibility.

We want to know more about the ways that we can make a difference in our school community, and the communities from which we come from.

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1. We already knew...

Ruby Bourke was someone who felt very strongly about climate change and was an environmentalist

2. We found it interesting...

When she discussed her encounters with people who denied the fact that climate change is real

3. We connected with...

What she stated about being drawn to minimalism.

4. We were surprised...

By how threatening climate change is to our future lifestyle as well as how large of positive impact minimalism can have.

5. We though the big ideas discussed were...

Ethical consumerism

Sustainability

Global citizenship

Building the future

6. We want to know more about...

How we can take action and create change in relation to issues we care about.

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Nankai Liangjiang
we already knew:
Resource is scaricity but people's want and demand is unlimited.

We find it interesting:
People study econ to balance the endless want and limited resources.

We connected that:
Consume sustainable and rational will make the production effictive and achieve the strategy of sustainable development.

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CD BISU
We already knew:we are facing a difficult situation.the environment is in great danger.the pollution pollute the ocean and atmosphere which are important to us.
We learned how the environmental issue affecte the earth.

We want to know more about
more reasonable ways to deal with domistic waste.After the garbage is discarded by people,what treatment process will they manage and where will it finally be discharged.Significance of waste classification to environmental protection.

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CD BISU
We found it interesting :
-that the climate is changed because of many irresistable factories.It is generally recognized that the vehcle exhaust will quicken the greenhouse effect.That means what haens in one place may affect the whole earth

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School Name - CD BISU
We already knew that the effects of climate change and environmental change are getting worse and worse.

We found it interesting...25% of youth is the population, but 100% of the future

We connected with the need to solve natural disasters and our unity and determination to solve climate change.

We were surprised that our efforts on climate change have almost no effect. No country can achieve the 17 sustainable development goals.

We thought the big ideas discussed wereENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

We learned that this problem can only be solved if we are united and concentrated in a high degree of unity.

We want to know more about how to protect the environment, develop new energy, solve the problem of shortage of resources and the distribution of responsibilities for environmental protection

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We already knew
- climate change makes a big influence on earth.

We found it interesting
-By 2030 there will be more plastic on earth than fish

-We connected with Ruby's  student to our student life. And when ruby was mad when others say climate change is just a rotation of environment.

-We were surprised there isn't any country that will reach the 17 sustainability goals by 2030.

- We thought the big ideas discussed  were
first , the climate change had a big influence towards our society; second, how we can make a balance between environment and humanity. Third, people have to take action now to safe our environment.

-We learned how to make a difference to the world's climate change throughout our daily life, such as our garbage recycling. On the other hand, each citizen in their own country need to have their responsibility to protect the environment and set up some organizations which protect the environment.

-We want to know more about the issue of climate change effect the earth,
- We want to learn more about how we can stop the environmental decline.