Hands on Learning

The Warrnambool College Hands on Learning students have spent the past twelve weeks building four outdoor table and chair sets for donation to Tower Hill Reserve.

Tuesday 6th November 2018 was the official handover celebration at the Tower Hill Reserve. The founder of Hands on Learning, Russell Kerr, spoke passionately about the value of the program. He reiterated that the aim was to help students remain engaged in school through the building of ‘real’ objects. He celebrated the positive outcomes the students have experienced over the year. Whilst the value of a smile, growth in confidence or the prevention of unknown outcomes cannot be measured, the engagement of the students in the building of the furniture was clearly evident.

These sturdily built picnic sets are a living legacy for the students; under each bench is a placard naming each student who participated in the building of this furniture.

Warrnambool College would like to thank all community members and organisations who have played a role in the success of Hands on Learning at Warrnambool College over the past years.