Hands on Learning

What a fantastic start to Term 3!  We’re excited to be back and ready for another busy and rewarding term in the Hands on Learning Program.      Our students are looking forward to getting stuck into a variety of hands-on projects, including creating mosaic tiles, making products to sell at our Market Day stall, cladding the inside of the shed and cooking up some delicious meals. Alongside these group projects, students will continue working towards their individual goals, building practical skills, confidence, teamwork and independence.   We’re also delighted to welcome several new students to the program this term. We look forward to seeing everyone embrace new challenges, develop new skills and enjoy another term of learning through hands-on experiences.

Why students love Hands on Learning

“I like making new friends.”

“I enjoy learning new skills such as using different tools, painting, gardening, wood burning and cooking.”

“I enjoy making things and working outside doing gardening.”

“It has given me more confidence and helped me meet new people.”

“It’s made me like school more. It’s fun because I get to help out around the school.”

“I like building things and cooking yummy food.”

“It has taught me good skills that I can use in the future.”

“I enjoy working with my hands and the projects we do. I’m proud of the effort I put in.”

“It is great because it helps my attendance, with a break at the end of the week.”

“I like how inclusive our workspace is, and our teachers make the work we do very enjoyable.”

“HOL has helped me in a lot of different ways, from teaching us how to build things to general knowledge.”

“It has helped us reconnect with friends that we do not normally talk to outside of HOL.”

“HOL gets everyone to work as a team.”