Lindfield Prep Service, the opportunity to help others Year 5 teacher Mr Sam Watson reflects on the role of Service Learning at Lindfield. From left to right: Yianni Vallas, Tom Andrews, Toby Lang, Jack Mannix, Diesel James and Sam Stewart enjoying lunchtime near the bush playground During the summer, I reflected on last range of products aimed at aiding the Year 5 boys put on an arcade for the year’s successes in Year 5, and one of Cromehurst students with their learning, Junior Primary boys to raise money for the “big ticket” items that really stood using the design thinking process. Cancer Council. Their games, rules and out for me was the boys’ commitment to These included games about sun safety, ticketing system had been carefully Service Learning. At the start of 2017, I and dance lessons to help improve planned, and the success of the arcade was one of several staff members who coordination. was a testament to their commitment to formed a Service Learning committee to The move to become a White Ribbon Service Learning. explore how we could better promote the school took a lot of behind-the-scenes The Grade 5 teachers were very idea of serviceat Lindfield. Our goal was planning, and as a staff we were impressed by the boys’ enthusiasm and to really raise the profile of Service incredibly impressed by both the student commitment to service and we’re Learning this year and beyond. and parent response. This year, we will hoping to emulate last year’s success Year 5 engaged with a number of continue to promote the White Ribbon again this year. projects last year, including weekly visits movement so that it is a meaningful to Cromehurst School in Term 4, a local cause our boys can engage with. Last year stood the boys in good stead school for children with special for this year and we plan to involve the Students also undertook a number of younger boys in service projects, as well educational needs. This was an individual and group service projects. as welcoming the suggestions of the empowering and rewarding experience This year’s school captain, Freddie for both students and staff alike, and Bourne, completed the MS Sydney to School Representative Council and the partnership continues this year. The Wollongong Charity Bike Ride and parents alike. Watch this space! successful aim of the project was for promoted the cause around the school. Mr Sam Watson students to design, make, then test a In the final week of Term 4, a number of Teacher, Year 5W 48| NEWS AUTUMN 2018| OPPORTUNITY