New School 1 explores the journey of three pioneering Australian schools breaking free from traditional, industrial-era education models.

These schools place students at the centre of learning, fostering deep inquiry and agency.

The film highlights how contemporary practices and innovative learning environments can transform the educational experience, encouraging other schools to embrace meaningful change.

It serves as a powerful resource for schools seeking to adopt student-centred approaches and reimagine education for today’s world.

New School 1 asks an important question: if you could build a new school, what would it look like?

Presented by Dr Scott Alterator and featuring Stephanie McConnell of Lindfield Learning Village, Prof Stephen Heppell, Dr Julia Atkin, Darren McGregor, Greg Whitby AM and more.