Support Our Students’ Projects in Weeks 8–10

Over the next few weeks, our students will be designing, experimenting, and creating as part of their learning program. These hands-on projects develop creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills — giving students a chance to apply what they’ve learned in imaginative and meaningful ways.

To help bring their ideas to life, we’re collecting a range of everyday and household materials. Donating from the list below is a simple and rewarding way to support student learning and sustainability at the same time. Every item helps — and it all goes directly into student-led projects in Weeks 8–10.

We’re seeking donations of the following items:

General materials

Cardboard (any sort or weight)
Poster paper (any size or colour)
Craft paper
Craft supplies
Paint
Paintbrushes
Textas
Other general supplies
Semi-gloss photography paper

Construction and design materials

Aluminium cans (soft drink only – no alcohol cans, please)
Ping pong balls
Rope
Plastic shopping bags
Coffee filters
String or wool
Tape
Balloons
Drinking straws
Rubber bands
Paperclips
PVA glue
Plastic bottles
Post-it notes
Butcher’s paper

Science and experiment materials

Salt
Sugar
Flour
Baking soda
Vinegar
Lemons
Castile soap
Citric acid
Red cabbage
Turmeric powder
Beetroot
Food dye
Spinach leaves

Natural and household ingredients for soap, candle, and cosmetic projects

Olive oil
Shea butter
Cocoa butter
Beeswax
Soy wax
Lecithin granules
Soap flakes
Citrus peel (can be dried)
Mint leaves (can be dried)
Lavender
Essential oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus)
Coffee grounds
Oatmeal
Honey
Clay – kaolin/bentonite
Cornstarch

Edible and decorative materials for food-based design projects

Icing sugar
Fondant
Gum paste
Butter
Eggs
Modelling chocolate
Marzipan
Isomalt
Cake decorating and moulding tools

Native and sustainable ingredients

Bush tucker items such as prickly pear, saltbush, pigface, or similar native produce

Your contributions help provide authentic materials for students to explore, test, and create — supporting a vibrant learning environment that values curiosity, sustainability, and innovation.

Donations can be dropped off at College Admin Office - Dungala any time before the 10th of November.

If you’d like to know more or get in touch – please contact either Ali Wallace – ali.wallace@education.vic.gov.au or Rowena Morris – rowena.morris@education.vic.gov.au.

Thank you for helping our students turn ideas into reality!

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