{"id":105621,"date":"2025-04-02T11:01:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T15:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editionap.ca\/?p=105621"},"modified":"2025-12-16T05:15:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T04:15:30","slug":"russell-high-school-students-launch-thrifty-ts-to-promote-sustainability-and-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/refletnews.ca\/en\/education\/russell-high-school-students-launch-thrifty-ts-to-promote-sustainability-and-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"Russell high school students launch Thrifty T\u2019s to promote sustainability and creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grade 7 and 8 students at Russell High School (RHS) are gaining real-world entrepreneurial experience while promoting sustainability through an innovative initiative called Thrifty T\u2019s.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This student-led project, inspired by the school\u2019s Timberwolves moniker, involves upcycling old clothing and materials to reduce waste and raise awareness about the environmental impact of consumer trends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thrifty T\u2019s focuses on repurposing used clothing and materials in creative ways. The initiative includes five sub-groups, each dedicated to a different aspect of sustainability and student interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One sub-group, the Paper Cutters, is collecting paper waste from the school and transforming it into high-end cardstock. The process involves cutting and shredding paper, adding water to form a pulp, and pressing it into craft paper sheets. The resulting paper is ideal for making gift tags, greeting cards and book covers, which students plan to sell at the RHS Store. Proceeds will support tree-planting efforts at the school and throughout the broader community. Jacob Lopes, a Grade 8 student and member of Paper Cutters, said he joined the group after seeing how much paper was being wasted\u2014including blank sheets\u2014and wanting to make a difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWhen I think of how much paper I\u2019ve seen just being wasted\u2014I\u2019ve seen kids throw out blank pieces of paper\u2014I wanted to help with that,\u201d said Lopes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another sub-group, FINCH Clothing, gives old T-shirts a second life by printing custom graphics on them. Students collect shirts, create designs using Canva, and transfer the graphics onto fabric. The shirts are sold to fellow students, with half the profits reinvested into the project and the other half donated to homeless shelters and food banks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other Thrifty T\u2019s sub-groups include Sustainable Styles and The Quilting Project. In these groups, students use donated clothing, scissors and sewing machines to design new fashion items and quilts. These activities highlight the environmental impact of fast fashion while giving students hands-on experience in textile design and sewing. Grade 8 student Zoe Coutlee, a member of Sustainable Styles, said the initiative helps counter the problem of cheap, low-quality clothing and allows students to create comfortable, long-lasting pieces to donate to those in need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cSustainable Styles helps with fast fashion and cheap, low-quality clothing,\u201d said Coutlee. \u201cI love fashion, so being able to create clothing is great, and we\u2019re giving some away so people have clothes to wear that are comfortable and will last. It\u2019s just really nice to see.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A clothing rack displaying upcycled garments has been placed in the school foyer for students to access for free. One of the most popular items so far has been reversible bucket hats. Completed quilts and sensory blankets are also being donated to seniors and to individuals living with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105623\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105623\" style=\"width: 444px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-105623\" src=\"https:\/\/editionap.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/04\/ACTGV_Russell_high_school_students_launch_Thrifty_Ts_to_promote_sustainability_and_creativity-PHOTO-2-444x300.jpg\" alt=\"A student in the Thrifty T\u2019s \u201cSustainable Styles\u201d group sewing upcycled bucket hats.\" width=\"444\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A student in the Thrifty T\u2019s \u201cSustainable Styles\u201d group sewing upcycled bucket hats.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A student-driven program with real-world impact<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thrifty T\u2019s was born out of the Student Specialist Program at RHS\u2014an initiative that offers students opportunities to develop skills and explore the curriculum through extracurricular, high-interest activities. At the beginning of each school year, teachers present a range of options, including robotics, athletics, cooking, drama, hair and makeup, and creative writing. Students choose what interests them, and as the year progresses, they are encouraged to provide feedback and help shape future programming.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After participating in several rounds of the program, some students gravitated toward sustainability-focused activities that fostered creativity, community involvement and entrepreneurship. This led to the creation of Thrifty T\u2019s, which has quickly become a popular choice among Grade 7 and 8 students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cIt\u2019s been a lot of fun working with the Grade 7s and 8s and seeing their ideas actually become something,\u201d said Samantha Berube, a Grade 11 student in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. \u201cIt\u2019s been a great experience because we\u2019ve been mentoring, but we\u2019ve been learning stuff too.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The initiative\u2019s impact has extended to other grades and courses. SHSM business students in Grade 11 have joined as mentors, helping oversee financial and organizational aspects of the project. Berube said it\u2019s been rewarding to guide younger students and watch their ideas grow into real, meaningful projects. Fellow SHSM student Serenity Prieur said it\u2019s fulfilling to support others in reaching their goals and making a difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cKnowing that you\u2019re playing a part in helping people make a difference and helping them achieve what they want to do,\u201d said Prieur.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105624\" style=\"width: 444px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-105624\" src=\"https:\/\/editionap.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/04\/ACTGV_Russell_high_school_students_launch_Thrifty_Ts_to_promote_sustainability_and_creativity-PHOTO-3-444x300.jpg\" alt=\"Students in the Thrifty T\u2019s \u201cPaper Cutters\u201d group cutting up scrap paper.\" width=\"444\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students in the Thrifty T\u2019s \u201cPaper Cutters\u201d group cutting up scrap paper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support and future growth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thrifty T\u2019s aligns with the Upper Canada District School Board\u2019s (UCDSB) focus on Real-World Learning\u2014an approach that connects classroom knowledge to real-life application. Earlier this year, Thrifty T\u2019s students presented their project to the UCDSB Real-World Learning Team and successfully secured funding to purchase sewing machines, paper shredders and other materials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe biggest goal of the Student Specialist Program here at RHS is to increase student engagement in their learning,\u201d said Jennifer Dobbin, Grade 7\/8 resource and special education teacher. \u201cIt\u2019s very much student-led and based on interest, so they are creating these groups where they get to focus on something they\u2019re actually passionate about.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Looking ahead, Thrifty T\u2019s students hope to expand their initiative by involving feeder schools and future RHS students. They also plan to build new community partnerships and introduce additional sustainability-focused activities in the years to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grade 7 and 8 students at Russell High School (RHS) are gaining real-world entrepreneurial experience while promoting sustainability through an innovative initiative called Thrifty T\u2019s.\u00a0 This student-led project, inspired by the school\u2019s Timberwolves moniker, involves upcycling old clothing and materials to reduce waste and raise awareness about the environmental impact of consumer trends.\u00a0 Thrifty T\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":105622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education"],"acf":[],"featured_media_global":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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