A6 recently went to Bethanie Age Care in Kingsley as part of their Service Learning programme accomanied by Mrs Libbis and Mrs Yan.
Service-learning is an approach to teaching and learning in which students use academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs.
Below are a few photos of the students.
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – Peter 3:8
Students from C2 spent some time doing art and craft and chatting to the clients who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities recently.
Both students and clients had a great time.Here are some photos from C2 service learning at CATA .
The students had a great time.
In the photos are Year 8s:
James Davis
Aidan Mills
Alyssa Wood
Chloe Silverlock
Jenny Rowland
Teacher – Maths
Mrs. Billingsley plus two Year 8 students, Emma Baker and Amy Harrison, went to the CBD, St George’s Terrace on Wednesday. They participated in a ‘food rescue’ program run by Uniting Care West. They picked up a food cart, going from café to café collecting up leftover food.
Food Rescue saves surplus perishable, nutritious food that would otherwise find its way into landfill and redistribute to those in need.
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27
We were honoured to receive an invitation to perform at the Glengarry Private Hospital 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Students from the Year 11 and Year 12 Music ATAR classes provided music for this special occasion in the newly landscaped courtyard garden. After a speech from the hospital CEO, Mila Snyman (Year 12) performed Romberg’s Sonata in E minor opus 38 on ‘cello, accompanied by Mrs Jamison, which was very well received by the audience.
The students led the guests in an enthusiastic rendition of “Happy Birthday” as the enormous hospital birthday cake was cut!
Our Year 11 and Year 12 students, Mr Bourgault and Mrs Jamison then provided background music for the rest of the morning while the guests enjoyed morning tea. The musicians performed in small groups and as soloists – a woodwind trio, ‘cello duet, ‘cello and violin duet, trombone trio, clarinet solo and ‘cello solo – displaying a diverse array of instruments and a wide variety of music.
The hospital staff were very appreciative of our students’ contribution to the atmosphere of the morning. Our music students are wonderful ambassadors for St Stephen’s School and it is such a pleasure to watch them excel on their instruments.
“My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.” – Psalm 57:7
Today as part of their Service Learning, A7 and Mr Jakeway visited CATA at Warwick Community Centre.
CATA, Creative and Therapy Activities, provides innovative services and creative opportunities that promote people’s lifelong well-being in a safe, enjoyable and supportive environment.
The students involved were:
Thomas Garnett
Tiana Rasdien
Emma Cornelius
Lee Ditmanas
Nataya Naumovski
“And do not forget to do good and share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16
On Thursday C5 went on a Service Learning Excursion to St Nicolas Anglican Church in Warwick.
What is Service Learning you may ask? Its a form of experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection as students. . . seek to achieve real objectives for the community and deeper understanding and skills for themselves. In the process, students link personal and social development with academic and cognitive development. . . experience enhances understanding; understanding leads to more effective action.
Student Benefits of Community Engagement
Learning Outcomes
Personal Outcomes
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35
Homeroom service learning this week for TS1.
Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.
They paid a visit to the Early Learning Centre and the excited Year 2’s.
