As a member
of the Mid North Coast Refugee Group, Krissa Wilkinson was invited to Westport
Campus to receive a donation of $300 raised by English Studies students. As
part of Harmony Day activities the class worked together for eight weeks to
plan the event celebrating the diversity and difference of our Australian
community.
“It is easy
to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the refugee issue but it is important to
know that we can make a difference," Krisssa said.
Class members were delighted to learn that
their donation helped to provide bicycles for refugees in Germany.
"We have been
overwhelmed by the compassion in our community for refugees and many still
contact us asking how they can help," said Krissa Wilkinson.
Teacher
Katherine Henderson is proud of her students.
"They were happy to
donate funds to the
Mid North Coast Refugee Support Group," she said.
"The Year 12 students planned and
executed the Campus celebration as part of the English Studies course,
demonstrating exemplary event planning skills and team work."
"Their decision
to give the proceeds of the day to the Refugee Support Group is
testament to their admirable awareness of current issues and the
holistic education they receive here at Westport Campus."
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| Refugees in Bielefeld Germany |
The English
Studies course offers senior students not seeking an ATAR a practical, engaging
option tying language skills to ‘real world’ situations. This exciting and
highly practical course offers students at Westport Campus an opportunity to
develop a deeper understanding of how language skills can set them on the path
to success in their chosen career. Just another example of how Westport Campus
delivers innovative, 21st Century learning to students across the
academic spectrum.
