<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Centre for Earth and Ethics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centre for Earth and Ethics]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:51:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Never too young ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspiring student agency and ecological understanding in an urban setting  Young people in our community are acutely aware that we have degraded, and continue to degrade, our planet, with dire consequences for the future. Daily, they are confronted with predictions regarding climate change, global warming, loss of habitat and the threat to, or extinction of, species and the impact this will have on our way of life. This is accompanied by a plethora of conflicting views on what is to be done...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/never-too-young</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a191872145da5e38308693a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:39:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_1c62805366c4449ebb2bf379cf0a2204~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_530,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon - Photos of Living Things: The Art of Noticing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Later this year, we will launch a whole-school photography competition. Open to students (ELC–Year 12), staff, and families, this competition invites participants to celebrate living things, including plants, animals, and ecosystems, through the lens of careful observation. The Art of Noticing encourages us to slow down, pay attention, and appreciate the natural world around us. Selected entries will be exhibited across the school, with prizes awarded, and some photographs may be featured on...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/coming-soon-photos-of-living-things-the-art-of-noticing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19176469f69d4475ae081b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:35:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_08d3533dd56449719f0999745690e0f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon - Teaching for an AI Age and Ecological Crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co‑hosted by the St Michael’s Grammar School Science Department, ICT &#38; Learning Technologies, and the Centre for Earth and Ethics, this panel brings together expert voices to explore how young people can best learn in a time shaped by accelerating AI and deepening ecological challenges. The event will also mark the official launch of St Michael’s Centre for Earth and Ethics.]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/coming-soon-teaching-for-an-ai-age-and-ecological-crisis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19170c69f69d4475ae0751</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:33:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_5bdbfe7c1c4f40338f887b18f2ec5cd2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_925,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caring for Country – The power of Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[My research project aims to explore how the Visual Arts can strengthen students’ connection to the land on which they learn, work, and play, while empowering students to take an active role in environmental stewardship.    By engaging students in art‑making experiences that draw on local indigenous plants, natural materials, and the stories embedded in our landscape, the project seeks to deepen students’ appreciation of Country and the environmental benefits of planting endemic or native...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/caring-for-country-the-power-of-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19153d3455402997510807</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:25:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_0ae1eb375c154a7880e13df227755bf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_376,h_346,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Animal Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Informed by environmental philosophy, the Animal Council is a transdisciplinary learning experience grounded in Reggio Emilia principles of curiosity, student voice, and authentic inquiry. In this unit, students explored the impact of human actions on the natural world and developed empathy for endangered animals through research, discussion, and hands-on experiences. Students selected an animal affected by human activity and worked collaboratively to investigate its habitat, challenges, and...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/the-animal-council</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1914e3145da5e3830861cd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_22a80aeedf974d2388f4ed6cfd7be3f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_396,h_528,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Voices, Big Change: Children as Ethical Global Citizens Through Environmental Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[After attending the REAIE Conference in Adelaide in 2025, I was deeply influenced by Elena and Consuelo’s discussions about how education is inherently political. I left reflecting on how I could further implement political action and critical questioning within my classroom: What is happening around us? What problems are we facing? What challenges are children experiencing now, and what might they face in the future? How do I ensure children are supported to become global citizens, ethical...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/small-voices-big-change-children-as-ethical-global-citizens-through-environmental-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a054c1f68a3e7adcb16dc97</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:14:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_eb93c0ae6d9240a799493e0f15c7b450~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_432,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenes from a Climate Era]]></title><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/scenes-from-a-climate-era</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a054bde68a3e7adcb16dc36</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:13:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_19c46627bad5449c94e6c757a23bdc1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_482,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antigone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student podcast recognised for excellence at @Melbfringe! Congratulations to the students whose creative minds produced the podcast ‘Antigone in the Land of the Dead’, which was awarded a ‘Judge’s Pick’ by the Melbourne Fringe judges panel and subsequently shortlisted for the Best in Category Award in the Words and Ideas section. This is an outstanding result for our students, as the Best in Category Awards are judged by a panel of over 30 industry practitioners from diverse fields and...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/antigone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a054b582fe6e98eed48e018</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:12:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_33da9206197c4f3bb56836af0054ee78~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_474,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethical Research Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview   This policy outlines the requirements for research undertaken by staff of St Michaael’s Grammar School.     Establishing a culture of research and collaboration is one of the Strategic Goals of the Professional Learning Strategy and is central to the School’s vision under the Strategic Direction: Towards 2030 where:    ‘Our students will learn from our people, our programs and the world beyond the School.’  ‘Our students will learn with the community, leading institutions and...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/ethical-research-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19108c145da5e3830858d9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:08:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_c3179f7d824c47cc9753d990b6c55294~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glossary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our key words and definitions Word  Definition   bio-inclusive     Recognising humans as part of the living world rather than separate from it and extending ethical care to ecosystems and other species.  anthropocentricism A way of thinking that places humans at the centre of value and decision‑making, often viewing humans as separate from and superior to the living world. From this perspective, nature is primarily valued for its usefulness and benefit to humans.  ecocentrism    A way of...]]></description><link>https://www.centreforearthandethics.com/post/glossary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc338ef4b0389e41d3fa12</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:42:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35007e_c3179f7d824c47cc9753d990b6c55294~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CEE Team</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>