It’s 2017. I am not sure where to even begin.
This photo is from a year ago. It was the beginning of the “school” year. Years 2, 4, 6. We were just back from an amazing summer in Canada at our little Cabin. The Children free ranged for 10 week. HEAVEN!
The year that followed was 110% full on. We decided to start an alternative school disguised as a maker space. It has gone from an idea - to reality. We have 200 sqm over the Corso in Manly NSW. It’s full of equipment that is meant to help future proof our children. 3D printers, Robots, computers and engineering materials. We have several Mentors for professions that are forward thinking. We teach Design Thinking. Problem Solving. Collaboration.
My Children have been part of this entrepreneurial roller coaster for 12 months. Are they over it? Are they bored? They must, surely, detest TinkerTank by now.
NO.
They wake up super excited to get there and begin their day. To help run the show, clean, organise, write challenges, and design curriculum with our team. Plus, they get to be with other like-minded kids in a super cool clubhouse.
I think we have done the right thing. Whether or not TinkerTank survives the Northern Beaches and beach life culture, or not, one thing we all have learned is that life is what you make it. We are loving this life!
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