Can a school save the world? School of Tomorrow thinks so

ARE you ready to head back to maths class? Not to brush up on algebra, but to calculate your carbon footprint. Or perhaps you’d prefer a home economics class, where traditional leather has been swopped for sustainable materials such as mycelium and seaweed?

Afterwards, you might explore the chemistry class, featuring various objects composed of discarded materials. And don’t forget to stop by the bookstore, where you can pick up quirky new stationery made from eggshells, sawdust, recycled plastics and paper offcuts.

The School of Tomorrow opens this weekend at the New Bahru lifestyle cluster. However, calling it a “school” would be an oversimplification. It’s part learning space, part art installation, part laboratory and part manifesto – all designed to deliver an urgent message about environmental consciousness. Open to visitors of all ages, the space highlights the role every individual plays in combating the alarming pace of climate change.