Service perspective

Service Learning is embedded in the School's curriculum and in special programs such as our Year 10 Applied Learning Experience. Students apply their classroom knowledge to the planning and implementation of service activities. The experiential nature of these activities encourages the learner to make cross-curricular connections; strengthening her skills and understanding while building relationships with her peers, staff and community partners.

Service Learning is the reciprocal relationship between the giving of time and energy to improve a situation and the learning that is captured by that experience. It provides an opportunity to think critically and creatively as students work with each other and community partners. Reflection activities help to measure students’ understanding, allowing them a chance to share their feelings, grow spiritually, internalise new concepts and evaluate the impact of the activities. The learning is planned and through hands-on experience embeds itself deeply in the recipient and provokes reflection and further action.

Service Learning activities allow our students to be courageous, constructive and compassionate world citizen with a will to serve. To this end, the Kindergarten to Year 12 Service-Learning program links specific learning outcomes with genuine opportunities for service in the community.