PASSION PROJECTS

The Year 10 Passion Project class visited the Elphin Campus to share their Passion Project ideas with a Year 5 class, creating a valuable learning experience for everyone involved.

During the visit, students explained what their projects were about, why they had chosen their topics, and what they hoped to achieve. The Year 5 students listened closely, asked thoughtful questions, and offered honest feedback. For the older students, it was a chance to practise speaking clearly, present their ideas with confidence, and test how well their projects connected with an audience.

Just as importantly, the visit helped students learn the value of feedback. Many reflected on how encouraging and engaged the Year 5s were, with several saying the younger students understood their ideas even better than expected. For some, it was especially meaningful to return to the Junior School and see what had changed over time while reconnecting with a familiar place.

Across the group, one theme came through strongly: fun. Students described the experience as fun, exciting and interesting, but it was also much more than that. It built confidence, strengthened communication skills, encouraged reflection, and showed how sharing ideas with others can lead to growth. It was real-life learning in action.

Joy Russell
Teacher