{"id":87048,"date":"2024-05-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=87048"},"modified":"2024-05-09T17:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T07:50:45","slug":"tapping-into-the-community-for-educational-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/education-week\/tapping-into-the-community-for-educational-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Tapping into the community for educational innovation."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The St Aloysius Primary School is leveraging its strong local connections to provide students with innovative educational experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Visual\/performing arts and STEAM educators Jo Britt and Emma Martison have been pivotal in integrating real-world environmental studies into the curriculum through partnerships with Land Care Victoria, Bellarine Catchment Network, and Deakin University.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Henry-sand1_23019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Henry working with sand. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These collaborations enable students to participate actively in projects aimed at preserving local wildlife habitats, particularly in Swan Bay and the Great Southern Reef in Port Phillip.<\/p>\n<p>The school&#8217;s Outdoor Learning Program has been instrumental in deepening students&#8217; understanding of these ecosystems, with a goal to replicate these habitats within the school grounds.<\/p>\n<p>St Aloysius students are benefiting from interactions with the local arts community, including visits to Seaview and Salt Galleries in Queenscliff and a regional partnership with Geelong Art Gallery.<\/p>\n<p>These engagements have not only enhanced classroom practices but have also led to the creation of award-winning artworks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Prep_23026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prep class hard at work. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The school&#8217;s commitment to community and local history was also evident during the Anzac Day commemorations at Fort Queenscliff, where students presented speeches as part of the community march and ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>This year, St Aloysius celebrated its 120th anniversary, marking its long-standing contribution to Catholic education in the region and consistently high NAPLAN scores over the past five years.<\/p>\n<p>As St Aloysius continues to connect its rich history with innovative educational practices, it remains a vibrant part of the community, shaping the futures of its students.<\/p>\n<p>The school is now accepting mid-year enrolments for certain year levels, with all enquiries for 2025 welcomed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/IMG_6747_22979.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students from St Aloysius have also created great connections with local artists and galleries that have influenced their classroom practice. 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