Urban Upcycle

The 1/2 classes were treated to some wonderful building, creativity and construction on Monday, August 7, with Angela from Urban Upcycle.

Angela revisited the concepts: reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse and rethink. She also introduced us to a new 're' word - repurpose. Urban Upcycle collects lots of products from local businesses that would otherwise be thrown to landfill and she allows children to repurpose them by building amazing creations. "Giving kids the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials and discovering an alternative use for an object is what ‘Urban Upcycle’ is all about.  Being creative, exploring a variety of materials, discovering a new use for something and enjoying the process of making is not only fun but helps kids to express themselves and communicate with those around them," says Angela.

So, next time you're about to put something in the bin, stop and think, "Can I use this for something else?"