ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

We are extremely excited to have our Hands on Learning Café program up and running again in 2023. Hands on Learning is a practical school program that builds wellbeing, engagement, and attendance by creating opportunities for students to discover their talents and experience success through significant and authentic hands-on projects.

Students will work together on practical projects within a café setting such as cooking and catering as well as gardening, to foster teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. The model creates a place to belong on school grounds but also outside the classroom where students build relationships, learn through real life projects, and develop strategies to shift attitudes and behaviours that can be barriers to learning in the classroom. 

Through this practical experience, we aim to teach small business principles and develop a sense of confidence in our students about what they can do and achieve. By participating in Hands on Learning, refining menus, cooking and dealing with customers we will provide links to the real world and develop the life skills that will help our students as they grow into young adults. 

We look forward to bringing you more of what we are getting up to throughout the year so stay tuned.