Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Developing Future-Ready Innovators and Entrepreneurs

One way we seek to prepare our students to make a positive difference in their world is by equipping them with the tools and skills to find and solve problems that are worth solving. Our focus on developing young people who are entrepreneurially-minded sees them developing innovative ideas for real-world solutions.

At All Saints’ College, we are committed to equipping students with the tools, skills and mindset to become innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers. Through hands-on learning experiences, we foster creativity, problem-solving and real-world application, ensuring our students are prepared to navigate an evolving world with confidence and adaptability.

Our programs span from Pre-Primary to Year 10, integrating entrepreneurial thinking, design processes and inquiry-based learning into every stage of education. Whether through student-run businesses, industry collaborations or sustainability initiatives, our students are empowered to make a real impact.

The Entrepreneurship K-10 program develops young learners into confident problem solvers and risk-takers. Through real-world projects, students gain experience in design thinking, business creation, collaborative learning and community engagement, setting the foundation for future success.

Every challenge is an opportunity. Every idea is worth exploring. Every student is capable of making a difference.

Junior School: Emerging Entrepreneurs

The Junior School builds entrepreneurial and creative thinking through an inquiry-based approach, integrating the ASC Design Thinking Process, the Melbourne Metrics Competencies and Harvard Thinking Routines.

Students engage in key initiatives at different stages:

  • Early Learning (Kindy-Year 2) – Emerge: Christmas Markets and Bush School
  • Middle Years (Years 3-4) - Explore: River School and Community Connections
  • Upper Years (Years 5-6) – Engage: $2 Project, Innovation Group and Rottnest Island Experience

By connecting to the outdoors and local community, students develop problem-solving skills and a growth mindset, making a positive impact in the world around them.

Transition: Evolving Ideas (Years 7-8)

Students begin to explore entrepreneurial challenges more deeply through our InnovatED program and market experiences. InnovatED is student-driven program focused on problem-solving, collaboration and Design Thinking. The Christmas Markets see students form business teams, create products, and sell them to raise funds for charity.

Senior School: From Ideas to Action (Years 9-10)

Students take their ideas further with Innovation and Entrepreneurship electives, focusing on real-world application and industry connections. The Innovation Acceleration elective helps students refine and launch early-stage enterprises. Taking part in Community Markets, students create and sell products at events like Perth Makers Market, KaiCon and Evolve Pop Culture Expo.

These experiences provide students with practical business skills, confidence and industry networks, preparing them for future careers in entrepreneurship and innovation.

InnovatED: Inquiry-Based Learning & Design Thinking

InnovatED is our flagship entrepreneurship and innovation program for Years 7 & 8, designed to empower students as problem solvers and innovators.

Key Features of InnovatED include:

  • Student-Led & Co-Designed – Students shape the curriculum based on their own interests and concerns.
  • Inquiry-Based Learning – Uses the Experience – Question – Research – Action model.
  • Design Thinking – A human-centred approach that fosters creativity and critical thinking.
  • Real-World Application – Encourages students to develop and prototype solutions to real challenges.

Through engaging projects, students learn to iterate, refine, and test their ideas, reinforcing the power of creativity, risk-taking, and resilience.

Enterprise Team and Entrepreneur in Residence

The Enterprise Team, led by the Year 12 Captain of Enterprise, plays a pivotal role in shaping innovation and entrepreneurship at the College. The team oversees the Runway Shop and supports student entrepreneurs, organises the $20 Boss Market, mentors younger students and drives enterprise initiatives and community collaborations.

This team works closely with industry mentors and business leaders, developing leadership, teamwork, and strategic thinking skills.

Our Entrepreneur in Residence program brings accomplished entrepreneurs and innovators into the College to mentor and support students. Through hands-on coaching and industry insights, students gain real-world entrepreneurial experience and access to professional networks.

Precious Plastics: Sustainable Innovation

Precious Plastics is our circular economy initiative, teaching students how to transform recycled plastic into new products, learn about sustainable design and responsible manufacturing, and develop business ideas around recycled materials.

This program fosters environmental awareness, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, aligning with our commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.

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