Puzzling Past, Bright Future
Overview
Understanding You, Understanding Me is a wellbeing-aligned program that builds empathy, respect and confidence without feeling like a lecture. Students engage with stories and guided conversation, then take part in a creative activity that helps them reflect on identity, difference and the impact of everyday choices. The focus is practical. Better language, safer peer culture, and clear ways to include others across the whole school community.
Perfect for
Years 9 to 12, senior wellbeing cohorts, leadership groups, and classes who thrive when learning is active and social.
What students take away
Stronger collaboration, problem-solving, and curiosity about history and community. Students also practise respectful discussion and learn how inclusion is built through everyday choices.
Program Plan
Introduction | Overview of program, history of Qtopia Sydney and the importance of community spaces | 15 minutes |
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Exhibition Tour | Guided tour of the exhibitions | 45 minutes |
Puzzles | Puzzle activities in small groups that focus on particular exhibitions | 30 minutes |
Guest Speaker | Discussion on the speaker's journey of understanding their identity and finding their community | 30 minutes |
Legacy Gift | Discussion on the importance of inclusivity and empathy, creation of gift that promotes these themes | 30 minutes |
Conclusion | Group discussion about the meaning of living authentically, and reflection on how to grow into the next generation of | 15 minutes |
Quick facts
Alignment: Wellbeing-aligned. Duration: 2.5 hours.
Availability: Metro excursion at Qtopia Sydney.
Pricing: $15 per student + GST (minimum spend $300 + GST for 20 students).
Capacity: up to 40 students.
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