Mission: Backpack 2026

Grade 6 students will step into the shoes of designers, engineers, and marketers as they take on an exciting challenge: creating the ultimate backpack for their peers! Working in collaborative teams, students will explore the big question of how they can design a durable, functional, and appealing backpack for Grade 6 students at a reasonable cost. They will dive into research, conduct surveys, analyse data, and use design thinking to shape their ideas into reality. Each team member will take on a meaningful role as a Leader, Researcher, Designer, Builder, or Marketer, learning the value of teamwork and shared responsibility. Throughout the project, students will build a brand, prototype a 3D model from recyclable materials, design posters, create social media advertisements, and pitch their final product at an exhibition. Blending English, Maths, Visual Arts, and IT, this hands-on journey nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills, empowering students to bring their ideas to life: from concept to model to expo stall. Listen, design, build, pitch, and shine!