As part of our weekly Year 9 Community Service Program, the crew have been volunteering at Vinnies (with three visits so far) and Ss Michael and John's Primary School, working with Prep and Year 1/2 students.
At Vinnies, students have assembled new furniture and other items donated by Amazon, dressed shop mannequins, sorted and priced stock, served customers at the point of sale, and gained valuable insight into how the organisation operates. The students absolutely love their time there!
At SMJ, students have been supporting younger children in the classroom by assisting with various activities and responsibilities, as well as playing with the students during lunchtime. We are looking forward to returning again this Friday.
Through these community partnerships, students are developing confidence, social and communication skills, and employability capabilities, while making a meaningful contribution to the local community. Students are also creating individual portfolios to document their learning and experiences.
Next term, students will embark on a passion project, allowing them to apply the skills they have developed through their community engagement and pursue an area of personal interest while continuing to make a positive impact.
