Clarence connects

SECONDARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

WHEN students come to Clarence High School their learning is connected closely to their world and their community.

Whether it is training with the AFL, cooking meals for local Neighbourhood Houses or performing in the Clarence Jazz festival, Clarence High School students are learning and working with the local community.

Members of the public were recently invited to a “Chat and Chew” event hosted by the hospitality and catering class.

Attendees were asked to taste and give feedback on the meals students were preparing for local community groups.

They were tough critics but all agreed the meals were well presented, tasty and healthy.

“What a fabulous learning experience for students to work with clients to produce and improve their product,” teacher Amanda Sutton said.

Community volunteer Judy Weller said: “The presentation and quality of the food was of a high standard.”

Students in the athlete development (AFL) program have the benefit of working with AFL trainers and referee coaches. The course includes personal training, match strategy and game skills.

Students not only develop useful skills, they also learn the standards of performance required to succeed at the highest level.

Local businesspeople will be invited to breakfast throughout the year to chat with students about their career path and the learning they needed to succeed.

“Hearing from community members about their successes and challenges is so valuable to help students imagine a future after school,” Clarence High School principal Mary Maher said. AN ADVERTISING FEATURE

Hearing from community members about their successes and challenges is so valuable