Green Spark

At the heart of regenerative learning is a simple idea: nature can be one of our greatest teachers. In this episode, Pak Sriram joins us to unpack the world of biomaterials and how nature-inspired innovation is influencing the way we think about learning, design, and the future. As an Upper School Mathematics teacher, Pak Sriram shares how biomaterials spark deeper curiosity in students, encouragi...

In today’s episode, we feature Frank Burridge, an award-winning architect from Australia who is passionate about designing buildings and masterplans that are zero-waste, carbon-sequestering, habitat-creating and provide myriad cascading benefits to the community and environment. In this conversation, as cofounder of Main&Frank , Frank talks us through his ​​regenerative masterplan for Green Sc...

At the intersection of science and nature, students are discovering how to build the future they believe in. In this episode, our host Charlotte Hankin sits down with Olivier Bourdon to explore how students use science education, biomimicry, and regenerative learning to design innovative solutions and take control of the future. With the BiRD Lab on the horizon, students will have a dedicated spac...

What if we can combine art with activism that creates awareness and change? In this episode, our host Charlotte Hankin sits down with Grade 4 teacher, Michael Spicer to explore how students transform waste into meaningful art without adding to the problem, connecting curriculum and community while spreading powerful messages every step of the way. Follow us for more updates and content! Instagram:...

Episode 7 of the Green Spark Podcast is here! Our host, Ibu Charlotte, is joined by Ibu Ida, Middle School Lead Teacher at Green School Bali, for an inspiring discussion on biodynamics . Together, they dive into how food and agriculture can be more than just daily needs—they can become bridges that connect us to one another, to the soil beneath our feet, and to the wider world. Follow us for more...

What if school wasn't about right or wrong—but about wonder, creativity, and making a difference? In this episode, our host Charlotte Hankin sits down with Grade 2 teacher, Pak Edd Moore to explore how regenerative design encourages young learners to think beyond quick fixes and into deeper, more meaningful solutions. From realising that regular paints contain plastic to crafting their own plant-b...

Meet Lise Rozendal, a Grade 8 student whose Quest —Green School’s Middle School capstone project—is breathing new life into the fight against air pollution. After witnessing crop-burning practices in the mountains of Chiang Mai, this young changemaker was inspired to design a regenerative smog tower: a bold project with a big vision—cleaner air for all. Originally from the Netherlands, Lise’s glob...

What makes a community feel like home ? In this Green Spark Podcast episode, we speak with Kate Druhan, Head of Community at Green School Bali, about the power of connection — to each other, to place, and to purpose. Kate invites us to rethink regeneration: not just as restoring nature, but as nurturing the relationships that hold us together. Because when people feel seen, heard, and valued — tha...

Ever wondered why nature never creates waste? That’s the kind of thinking we’re bringing into education with biomimicry—helping students learn from nature to solve real-world problems. In this episode of Green Spark Podcast, hosted by Charlotte, we chat with Benjamin, Head of Upper School, about our new Biomimicry & Regeneration Design (BiRD) Lab , where students explore how design inspired by...

In this episode of the Green Spark Podcast, Geoff Huskinson talks about Bio Bus , a groundbreaking initiative that runs on biodiesel made from used cooking oil. But it’s more than just reducing emissions—it’s a hands-on project where students learn how small actions can lead to big change. From collecting waste oil to producing clean fuel, this student-led initiative is proving that sustainability...

In our very first episode, we sit down with Shawnee, a Grade 12 student, to explore her inspiring final-year project on regenerative tourism . What exactly is regenerative tourism, and why does it matter? Where is Shawnee in her journey, and what insights has she uncovered? Tune in to hear her story, guided by our wonderful host, Charlotte Hankin! Follow us for more updates and content! Instagram:...