Launching 'Doughnut Schools'

What changes do we need to make to transform our 20th century economic models based on growth into 21st century models based on environmental and social sustainability? How do we turn the economic models of a Doughnut Economy into a reality?

One essential approach is to teach our children about the actual practice of caring for the environment and each other in a way that previous generations were denied. To achieve this, tonight we are launching the concept of 'Doughnut Schools' and present the work DEANZ is doing to make this a reality.

Tonight, James Watson, Chair of DEANZ, will be joined by guest speakers:

• Rachel MacIntyre, School of Future Environments, AUT University and PTA member with Newton Central School;
• Tim Bowater, composting expert, the CarbonCycle Company;
  -Wendy Watson-Ekstein and Jaya Muddaiah, DEANZ Repair Cafes project management.

Together, we will launch the Doughnut Schools scheme.

In this presentation, the DEANZ team will report on the significant steps that have been taken at Newton Central School and Summerland School in Auckland's western suburbs to realise the 'Doughnut Schools' vision. Team members will relate how doughnut economics thinking about the environment - by reducing landfill, composting, and growing healthy food - can go hand in hand with meeting social needs - by growing cultural connections between schools and their surrounding communities.

The Doughnut Schools concept offers a tangible step towards achieving our vision of what 21st century thinking is all about.

CUSTOMS:

• You must register and be on the “Attendees - Going” list to attend.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
• We wish to thank the Ockham Collective for providing us with the event space.
• NOTE: THE LOCATION OF THE FREE PARKING SPOTS HAS CHANGED!!
  As you drive along Khyber Pass Rd towards Newmarket, turn left into Grafton Street, and then immediately turn left again into the Wilson car park that fronts Kyber Pass Road. Park in any of the (many) spots that are marked ‘Reserved’. Note that there is no specific Ockham branding on them. You can park there for free. It is a 550m, seven minute walk from the car park down Kyber Pass Road to the Ockham Collective event space in the Hypatia building.