Program Outcomes
GALS 2019 projects
The Public Launch of the girls’ projects occurred at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre on 27th June 2019, In front of a crowd of approximately 100 people.
It was officially launched by Libby Coker, Federal Member of Parliament for Corangamite, and Alfred Deakin Professor Christine Ure. The Invergowrie Foundation and Chief Executive Officer, Kim Bartlett presented the girls with their certificates.
Following this, there was a two-week public display of projects from across the July school holiday period at the Geelong Library Heritage Centre.
Sustainable Packaging (GWPS) - Waste Management in the Fashion Industry
The Sustainable Packaging Group (SPG) tackled the issue of waste in clothing stores and online shopping by designing an alternative packaging and postage solution.
Inclusive Play Spaces (CCPS) - Inclusive Society
This GALS Inclusive Club discovered there were limited spaces in the school yard for inclusive and safe play. Through research and careful consideration, the girls developed designs and models for three different pieces of equipment that were accessible for children with strength and balance difficulties.
Innovation in the Fashion industry (FPPS) - Waste Management in the Fashion Industry
This team’s recommendation for packaging waste in the fashion industry is to continue working with overseas suppliers to use biodegradable/recyclable packaging. They also suggested that future warehouses be built underground with multiple levels to reduce dust, improve temperature variation and reduce the need for excess plastic packaging.
Sensory Garden (BPNPS) - Inclusive Society
This project looked at the current layout of the team’s school yard to consider what improvements could be made. After collecting data from the student body, the group found a sensory garden would be beneficial and promote inclusive, outdoor play.
Engineers of Inclusion (APS) - Inclusive Society
The team was asked to design something that would assist a fellow student with a broken arm complete her work in class. The Engineers of Inclusion (E.O.I) Team measured students’ fingers to design and 3D print a hand grip to help them do their work. They also personalised the product to the user’s liking. Note – Independently, this team also won a Deakin STEM Award provided by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.
Enviro Awareness (BHS) - Waste Management
To address the issue of excessive waste in their school community, the GALS ‘Enviro Group’ team recommended and developed a targeted awareness-building campaign. After collecting and analysing different types of litter, they established an ‘Enviro Group’ to assist the school in proper waste management.
Upcycling (SIC) - Waste Management
The Eco Warriors explored the inadequate waste management system at their school and found a lot of plastic was being incorrectly disposed of in classrooms and at the canteen. The team’s solution was to repurpose the plastic and create a 3D printed recycling ruler as a way of measuring the waste and educating the new Year 7’s to the school.
Recycling (BC) - Waste Management
To mitigate the number of plastic bags going to landfill within their school, the GALS team developed a reward system for proper recycling of plastic bag. When you recycle plastic you get a token which can be exchanged for positive outcomes around the school.
Packaging Prototype (NSC) - Waste Management in the Fashion Industry
Waste in the fashion industry is a problem because of its detrimental effects on the environment. This group teamed up with local Geelong organisation, to design a environmentally-friendly packaging that can be used for transporting clothes from overseas to local warehouses.