MLC School Craft Club Keeps Having Fun!

For the past two weeks Craft Club have been participating in some very exciting crafts. In Week 7, we made Japanese rice balls (onigiri), made from rice and rice seasoning. It was a fun and hands-on activity where we got to shape and decorate our own rice balls with different flavours and toppings.

To do this, we followed these steps:

1. We took a handful of rice and shaped it into a triangle, ball, or oval shape. 
2. After that, we wrapped a strip of nori (seaweed) around the rice ball to make it easier to hold.
3. Some of us decorated our rice balls with sesame seeds or furikake seasoning to add extra flavour and make them look more creative.
4. Finally, we enjoyed our homemade rice balls!

Making onigiri was a fun and creative experience because it combined food and crafting in one activity. It was also relaxing and rewarding, as we got to shape and personalise our rice balls while learning a little about Japanese food culture. Plus, the best part was eating them afterward!

This week at MLC School Craft Club, we worked together to support Days for Girls, a global charity dedicated to providing menstrual care and education to those in need. Our goal was to help break the stigma around menstruation and ensure that girls in underserved communities, particularly in Africa, have access to safe and sustainable period care.

This project was incredibly meaningful because it allowed us to use our crafting skills to create something impactful and life-changing. We not only helped provide practical support but also contributed to the larger goal of breaking the stigma around menstruation by advocating for education and awareness. Knowing that our work will help girls continue their education and live with dignity made this experience truly rewarding.

Craft Club runs every Wednesday in SCG06, and next week, we will be trying out another hands-on craft activity. We hope to see you there! 😊

 – Allegra Chiang (Year 11), Eri Takeshita (Year 11) and Jane Xia (Year 11)

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