Service-Learning
Lucas Gardens
A group of Year 10 students recently spent time serving at Lucas Gardens School assisting with their social program and supporting students through a range of activities. By sharing their time, energy, and friendship, our students helped create a welcoming and enjoyable environment while developing a deeper appreciation of inclusion, compassion, and community.
“We were very fortunate to have this opportunity of visiting Lucas Gardens School, and we found it very valuable and insightful. It gave us better understanding of how different disabilities affected the lives of many children, however, we also saw firsthand that their disabilities did not define who they were. As we played bowling and parachute with our buddies, it was incredibly heartwarming to see how excited some of the students were to see one another, greeting their friends with such genuine happiness and enthusiasm.”
Rianna Tang (Year 10) and Yolanda Deng (Year 10)
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St Mary’s Aged Care and Uniting Locke Haven
Year 6 students serve by visiting residents at St Mary’s Villa Residential Aged Care and Uniting Locke Haven, sharing conversation, companionship, and friendship across generations. Through these visits, students bring joy to residents while developing empathy, respect, and a deeper understanding of community.
“When I first arrived at St Marys, I wasn’t sure what to expect. At first, I felt a little nervous about talking to the elderly residents, but as we spent more time with them, I became more comfortable. I enjoyed listening to their stories and learning about their experiences. The visit showed me how important it is to spend time with and listen to older people.”
– Miao Miao Liu (Year 6)
Early Bird Café for the homeless at St Stephen’s Uniting Church
Staff members regularly volunteer at the Early Bird Café at St Stephen’s Uniting Church on Macquarie Street, preparing and serving breakfast to people experiencing homelessness and hardship. Through offering hospitality, conversation, and care, staff put MLC School’s values of compassion, service, and community into action.
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