Year 12 Service Learning

As a part of their RE studies, Year 12 students participated in various service groups throughout Term 3. This was their way of showing courage and commitment, aligned with the Mercy values.

Services included: visiting and talking with the residents at RM Begg Kyneton, organising fun activities for visits to OLOR primary, making toys and crafts to donate to McAuley Services, offering peer support to our Year 7 students, and excursions focused on environmental stewardship. Thank you to the Year 12 RE teachers, OLOR, RM Begg, Year 7 teachers, and to our Year 12 students.

Here are some student reflections:

We worked closely with Year 7 students across several sessions, supporting them with classwork in Japanese and History. One of the most rewarding parts was seeing the Year 7 students become more confident in their learning. We also enjoyed getting to know the younger students and developing positive relationships with them. Our group demonstrated service by using the skills and knowledge we have developed throughout Year 12, alongside our school’s Mercy values. By giving our time, encouragement and assistance, particularly during assessment periods, we hoped we made the Year 7 students feel welcomed, supported and more confident within our school community.  Charli and Keely 

We were involved in making a collection of items - primarily toys - for children in housing or programs run by McAuley Community Services for Women and Children. A fundamental component of the process to support children who have often undergone immense hardship and trauma is play; through the felt puppets, crocheted animals and paddle-pop stick creations our group spent lessons developing. Knowing what we were putting together would be going to children in need connected ourselves directly to the issue in a way that wouldn't be possible through many other experiences. Thanks to Ms Spring for her support and enthusiasm throughout the process.  Claire B 

We had the privilege of spending our time at Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School. This allowed us to step outside our comfort zones and experience the fulfilment that comes with giving back to the community. We designed sport and craft activities to connect with the students including a sports round robin with the Grade 6s and a Daffodil Festival themed craft with the Grade 1s.

This experience gave us the chance to step away from the pressures of Year 12 and to spend time with the primary schoolers who were full of joy and excitement. We would like to thank Mr Matthews for supporting us through this experience and all his hard work gathering the supplies. We would also like to thank OLOR and all the teachers who made this possible.  Mila P & Stella G