HoL News

Hands on Learning (HoL)

Celebrating a Wonderful Semester 1 & Looking Ahead

Semester 1 has been an amazing journey for our Hands on Learning team, filled with achievements, teamwork and plenty of fun along the way. Our students:

• Assisted with set building for the Chicago production,
• Supplied summer vegetables to the staff room market stall,
• Learned to make jams,
• Established a thriving compost system, rescuing waste from our school kitchens, and
• Ran four highly successful fundraisers.

All of this was done with great enthusiasm, building skills and friendships as we worked together.

Looking ahead to Semester 2, we’re excited to:

• Continue landscaping our own garden area,
• Assist with the school Indigenous garden,
• Develop new skills in carpentry and ceramics,
• Plus plenty more – watch this space!

If your child is struggling with engagement at school, needs chances for success outside of the classroom, is drawn to practical work and is in Year 7 or 8, Hands on Learning might be a great avenue for them! 

It requires one day per week for a term minimum participation, at school, for a low cost with lunch provided on these days. Contact your Year Level Coordinator for more information.

A big thank you to everyone who wholeheartedly supports the Hands on Learning program – your encouragement and involvement make a huge difference.

Here’s to another wonderful semester ahead!

Ms Lily Donovan

Artisan Teacher, Hands on Learning